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EXPERIENCED Personal Injury Attorney (Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred)

Carrion Accident & Injury Attorneys, PLLC
Full-time
On-site
Jackson Heights, NY, United States
Job description

We are seeking an EXPERIENCED Bilingual Preferred (not required) Personal Injury Attorney to join us! On this new adventure you will get the opportunity to work directly with clients and a fair amount of autonomy. You will not be regulated to the same repetitive task handed down by a partner over and over. You will mostly handle motor vehicle accidents; however, we do take on other personal injury matters including construction accidents, slip and falls, etc. Knowledge or prior experience with Workers' Compensation a plus!

Responsibilities:

Interview, intake and qualify potential cases/clients

Develop case specific strategies tailored to achieving specific outcomes

Work with remote support team leveraging technology

Negotiate with insurance companies to secure favorable settlements

Review medical records to formulate demands

Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, 50H hearings, and EUO's

Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients

Comply with all legal standards and regulations

Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

Qualifications:

5+ years of personal injury experience as an attorney (additional workers compensation experience is a plus)

Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish preferred but not required

Admitted to New York Bar (NJ admission a plus)

Strong organizational and follow-up skills

Strong written communication skills

Draft legal documents (complaints, pleadings, BP's, motions, etc)

Ability to build rapport with clients is critical

Must be self-motivated and self-disciplined and take ownership of caseload

Must possess high-level technology skills to quickly learn and effectively utilize various platforms and tools (Filevine, RingCentral, etc.)

This is an IN PERSON work position for our Queens location although we are planning to open an additional office in Nassau or Bronx. Some travel will be required within the 5 boroughs and Long Island on an as needed basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Application Question(s):
Are you admitted to the NY Bar?
Do you have experience as a Personal Injury Attorney in New York?

Language:
Spanish and English (Required)

Ability to Commute:
Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Jackson Heights, NY 11372: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person