Associate Attorney (Personal Injury)

Belluck Law, LLP is a nationally recognized boutique law firm with locations throughout New York. We specialize in mesothelioma and personal injury cases and are dedicated to seeking justice for clients and their families. The Firm is recognized as leaders in personal injury litigation, with decades of experience and a track record of large verdicts and settlements. We are actively seeking an Associate for our midtown Manhattan office. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail. Position SummaryExperienced Plaintiff's attorney for case litigation. Must be able to manage multiple cases, have good client communication skills, work with strong attention to detail and in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be committed to gaining experience and be hard-working. Job Title: ASSOCIATE – PERSONAL INJURYLocation: New York CityReports To: Managing Partner & Executive DirectorDepartment: Personal Injury             FLSA Status: ExemptBusiness Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Essential ResponsibilitiesHandle a caseload of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death claimsConduct client intake interviews Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement demandsRepresent clients at depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court hearingsPrepare cases for trial Maintain communication with clients regarding case progress and strategyCollaborate with medical experts, investigators, and other professionals to build casesManage multiple tasks/deadlines simultaneouslyWork with strong attention to detailWork in a fast-paced office environmentUtilize strong organizational skillsDemonstrate effective communicationApply problem solving skills Qualifications:J.D. from an accredited law schoolActive license to practice law in the state1-3 years of personal injury litigation experience preferred Strong negotiation, litigation, and client communication skillsAbility to manage a high-volume caseload efficientlyProficiency with case management software is a plusFamiliarity with Litify a+It is the policy of Belluck Law to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all Human Resources actions, without regard to unlawful consideration of race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the firm provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to the fullest extent required by law. The Firm may require medical certification of both the disability and the need for accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires individuals with disabilities be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.To comply with the ADA, included here are physical and/or mental requirements that are essential to the job: Requires sitting in one place several hours at a time.Requires occasional lifting of up to five pounds.Public assistance or participation in lawful activity off the employer’s premises during non-work hours which does not directly conflict with the essential business interests of the Firm and, in accordance with applicable laws, is permissible.