Early Career Attorney - Personal Injury Protection / No-Fault ( Remote, New York)

Overview

This role involves serving as a Personal Injury Protection (PIP)/No-Fault Attorney within a legal team, managing a diverse caseload related to no-fault claims, arbitrations, and mediations. The position requires staying current with evolving laws and regulations to ensure effective and compliant defense strategies. It offers an opportunity to develop litigation skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of PIP/no-fault litigation from case inception through resolution, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) and prepare detailed reports focusing on SIU and PIP matters.
• Review new file assignments, analyze evidence, develop case strategies, and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct AAA no-fault arbitrations and try cases as necessary, including preparing witnesses and clients for testimony.
• Maintain regular communication with claim business partners to provide updates on case status, strategy discussions, and pre-trial reports.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations to ensure compliance and optimize legal strategies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
• Successful completion of courses in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in organizing case files, managing legal documents, and understanding the discovery process.
• Effective communication skills for client interaction, preparing summaries, and maintaining records.
• Knowledge of legal ethics and professional conduct standards.
• Basic negotiation skills for client interactions and settlement discussions.
• Must be within commutable distance to courthouses throughout New York.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with client documentation, evidence gathering, legal document preparation, litigation, and tort law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $70,100.00 to $121,475.00, based on experience and qualifications.
• Background investigation required for candidates offered the position.
• Work-life balance with predictable schedules and flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to diverse legal challenges including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Direct collaboration with internal stakeholders and business units.
• Strategic influence on risk management and business decisions.

Location

• Position requires commuting to courthouses throughout New York.

Additional Information

• The employer does not generally sponsor employment-based visas for this position.
• Equal employment opportunity policies prohibit discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation.
• Compliance with applicable state and federal employment laws is maintained.