Job Description

Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorneyfor a Law Firm

Compensation: Option 1: $90,000 base salary + 5% commission (target OTE ~$150,000). Option 2: $120,000–$125,000 straight salary (no commission). Structure tailored to candidate preference and experience.
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, and performance-based commission structure (where elected). Additional benefits to be discussed based on experience and fit.

disability insurance and 401K with a match program. PTO.

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Do you pride yourself on providing top notch service? We are offering COMPETITIVE PAY with AMAZING BENEFITS and great WORK LIFE BALANCE If this is something you are looking for, we'd love to have you on board!

We have an extraordinary opportunity for a motivated and experienced Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney for our Law Office in Valley Stream, NY The firm operates in a high-energy, collaborative environment and is supported by a strong domestic legal team and a well-established overseas administrative staff. With ambitious growth plans, including expanding its attorney team significantly this year, the firm emphasizes creative litigation strategies, strong advocacy, and a team-first culture while providing operational support that allows attorneys to focus on high-value legal work.

Qualifications for Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with active admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience, including at least 1–2 years focused on plaintiff personal injury and/or medical malpractice matters.
• Proven ability to independently manage litigation files, take ownership of cases, and execute key legal tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills with the ability to develop strategic and creative arguments to maximize case outcomes.

Responsibilities for Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney:

• Manage personal injury and medical malpractice litigation files from case initiation through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare litigation documents such as complaints, motions, briefs, discovery demands, and responses.
• Participate in depositions, court conferences, negotiations, and other legal proceedings appropriate to experience level.
• Work collaboratively with firm partners and the overseas administrative team to ensure cases progress efficiently and remain trial-ready.

If you're a skilled and driven Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage YOU to apply!