Early Career Personal Injury Protection / No - Fault Attorney (Remote - Metro Area, 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 maintain effective and compliant defense strategies. It offers an opportunity to develop litigation skills in a fast-paced, collaborative, and primarily remote work 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 interactions, 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

• Case management
• Client documentation
• Evidence gathering
• Legal document preparation
• Litigation
• Negotiation
• Report writing
• Time management
• Torts

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $70,100.00 to $121,475.00, based on experience and qualifications.
• This is a 100% remote position with minimal court appearances required.
• Background investigation required for candidates offered the position.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work-life balance with predictable schedules and flexibility.
• Exposure to diverse legal challenges including regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
• Direct collaboration with internal stakeholders and business units.

Location

• Remote position with the requirement to be within commutable distance to courthouses throughout New York State.