What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Associate position at HKG?
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and tenacious Personal Injury Lawyer to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent advocacy skills, a deep passion for personal injury law, and a relentless determination to fight for the rights of their clients. This is the right position for you if you are seeking a firm to call home and grow with.
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on personal injury claims including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and more.
• Assist with investigations, evidence collection, and evaluate merits of potential cases.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and build a strong case.
• Aggressively pursue effective legal strategies, put together litigation plans, prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Prepare cases for litigation in court, finalizing arguments, examining witnesses, and advocating for clients' best interests during trial proceedings.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as paralegals and support staff, to ensure smooth case management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, documentation, and billing information.
• Stay informed of changes in personal injury laws and legal developments to enhance your legal expertise.
• Uphold high ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 0.5 years of personal injury and litigation strongly preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of New York.
• Tenacity, resilience, and a strong work ethic to handle complex and challenging cases.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the state court system is a plus.
Compensation: $85,000 per year plus bonus. 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Referral program, Vision insurance. Opportunities for commissions as you grow with us!
Harris Keenan & Goldfarb provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on personal injury claims including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and more.
• Assist with investigations, evidence collection, and evaluate merits of potential cases.
• Interview clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and build a strong case.
• Aggressively pursue effective legal strategies, put together litigation plans, prepare legal documents, including complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Prepare cases for litigation in court, finalizing arguments, examining witnesses, and advocating for clients' best interests during trial proceedings.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as paralegals and support staff, to ensure smooth case management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, documentation, and billing information.
• Stay informed of changes in personal injury laws and legal developments to enhance your legal expertise.
• Uphold high ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 0.5 years of personal injury and litigation strongly preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of New York.
• Tenacity, resilience, and a strong work ethic to handle complex and challenging cases.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the state court system is a plus.
Compensation: $85,000 per year plus bonus. 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Referral program, Vision insurance. Opportunities for commissions as you grow with us!
Harris Keenan & Goldfarb provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $85,000
