Claims Lawyer

Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C. • New York, NY, US

Posted 6 months ago

Description

Our law firm is seeking a skilled and successful personal injury attorney to join our growing team and help clients find justice and compensation for their injuries. Our ideal candidate will handle case files from start to finish, have excellent credentials, a passion for helping people, and a minimum of 3 years of successful personal injury litigation and trial case experience. If you can handle a high-volume caseload and are looking to be on a winning team, please apply today.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a full personal injury caseload from intake to resolution, including depositions, motions, trials, hearings, negotiations, and settlement closings.
Apply the Keenan “Edge” system: submit cases for expert agility review, focus group testing, and strategic refinement.
Collaborate with experts and support staff to build compelling, high-value arguments for injury, accident, labor law, premises liability, etc.
Provide exceptional client care with clear, regular communication.
Lead negotiations and leverage trial preparation to extract maximum value.

Settle on the clients’ behalf when appropriate and negotiate reasonable agreements
Research case law and premises liability, and gather insurance policies, medical expenses, medical records, and other evidence relevant to the case
Document and update the status of all case files in the case management system
Modify, review, and draft demand letters, pleadings, claims, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, memorandums, and other legal documents
Represent the client at hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and litigation

Qualifications

Juris Doctor and active NY State Bar admission.
Minimum 5 years’ experience representing plaintiffs in substantial personal injury litigation.
Experience with motor vehicle, premise liability is a must; medical malpractice and construction accidents nice to have.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and tech-savvy; proficiency with case management systems and legal research tools.
Exceptional communication—oral, written, and negotiation.
High-initiative, success-driven mindset with a passion for applying expert-anchored strategies to increase damages.

A good understanding of personal injury law/ tort law, medical terminology, wrongful death, civil and family law, and medical malpractice is desired
3 years of experience in personal injury litigation or trial experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, or civil litigation practice areas is needed
A bachelor’s degree and a J.D. degree is required
State Bar Association membership and state license to practice law is mandatory
Computer proficiency is essential

Compensation

$175,000 - $225,000 yearly

About Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.

At Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C., an esteemed law firm, you will be part of a culture that is deeply committed to navigating the complex landscape of personal injury law to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. We are excited to review your application.

Benefits at Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers: Our firm recognizes the hard work and dedication of our team with a competitive compensation package specifically designed for immigration law professionals:

Competitive salary.
Profit-sharing on your caseload settlements. Health insurance.
Free on-site parking in Forest Hills.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds