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Robert Half Legal is partnering with a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury law firm seeking an Attorney to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with strong plaintiff personal injury experience who are looking to take ownership of a caseload and work closely with firm leadership. Location: Midtown, NY; Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST | 100% Onsite; Compensation: $75-$125/hour; Employment Type: Contract (Potential contract to hire); Start Date: July 2026.
Job Responsibility
Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side personal injury matters from inception through resolution
Handle premises liability and motor vehicle accident cases
Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery demands, discovery responses, and settlement demand packages
Conduct substantive motion practice and discovery-related motion practice
Ensure all filings, deadlines, and case milestones are met in a timely manner
Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and medical providers throughout the litigation process
Supervise and direct support staff assigned to your cases, including Discovery Paralegals, Case Managers, Medical Records Staff
Strategically evaluate cases and assist with settlement negotiations and litigation planning
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in New York
Minimum of 3+ years of plaintiff personal injury experience required
Experience handling premises liability and motor vehicle accident matters
Strong legal writing, litigation, and client management skills
Demonstrated experience in civil litigation, particularly in premises liability and motor vehicle matters
Strong background in drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests, responses, and related legal correspondence
Proven ability to manage depositions, court appearances, and pre-trial proceedings with minimal supervision
Solid briefing and analytical skills, with the ability to assess legal issues and present persuasive written arguments
Experience overseeing support staff and coordinating multiple case activities in a fast-paced legal environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage a caseload independently