What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Attorney position at Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.?
Do you have a successful track record representing clients and are interested in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals? Our firm is seeking an experienced senior attorney who is adept at handling a large caseload and familiar with all aspects of the trial process, particularly drafting pleadings, motions, notices, and working toward a resolution. Your years of experience will also help coach our newer associates toward a similar route for success. If this sounds like a perfect position for you, please send us your resume today.Responsibilities : Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responsesPerform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motionsStrategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitrationMaintain knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable lawsRepresent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedingsManage a pipeline of approximately 100-120 personal injury cases to ensure cases progress seamlessly from inception to settlement / trialLitigate cases for maximum settlement amountsConduct depositionsAttend mediations, hearings, and trials as neededPrepare legal documentsMaintain heavy communication with clients, opposing counsel and adjustersNegotiate settlements as needed, outside of mediation and trialMeet monthly established goals and metricsQualifications : Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal fieldAdmitted to local and state bar associationsMust be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervisionFour-year bachelor’s degree and successful completion of law school from an accredited law schoolMust have an active NY bar license in good standingAt least 5 years of experience working as an associate attorneyExcellent customer service skillsTrack record of successful settlements via negotiation, Offers of Settlement, mediation and jury trialsCompensation : $200,000 based on experience bonus#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $200,000
