Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Boutique Personal Injury Law Firm in Forest Hills, is seeking an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney to become a part of our team!

Why join our Team?

• The founder of the firm, Albert Cohen, will teach and guide you on how to properly position cases including utilizing various experts such as life care planners, economists, and accident reconstructionists. You will be taught how to leverage these experts to maximize the outcome of the case.
• You will learn negotiation skills to obtain outsized results for clients by learning what to say, and not to say, to opposing counsel, adjusters, and others.
• You will have the opportunity to attend trial schools such as that of Don Keenan and other attorneys that are at the top of the profession, and learn how to expertly handle EBT’s, jury selection, opening statements, cross examinations, summations, etc.
• You will have access to mock juries in preparation for the issues that will require attention during voir dire and trial.
• You will grow with us professionally and financially.

About Cohen & Cohen Personal Injury Lawyers, P.C.

As part of a performance-based culture, you will work alongside a team of engaged like-minded compassionate professionals. Essentially, you would support a collegian team of legal experts, dedicated to fighting hard and winning big for clients. Join our aggressive and successful personal injury law firm in a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and shaping the firm's growth. If you thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we look forward to receiving your application.  

We take care of our team at Cohen & Cohen with a competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Medical Insurance, 401(k), Paid Vacation Time, etc. 

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 Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of approximately 100-120 personal injury cases to ensure cases progress seamlessly from inception to settlement/trial
• Litigate cases for maximum settlement amounts
• Conduct depositions
• Attend mediations, hearings, and trials as needed
• Prepare legal documents
• Maintain heavy communication with clients, opposing counsel and adjusters
• Negotiate settlements as needed, outside of mediation and trial.
• Meet monthly established goals and metrics

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney
• Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills are desired, as are exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
• Must have an active NY bar license in good standing
• At least 5+years of experience working as an associate attorney
• Excellent customer service skills
• Track Record of successful settlements via negotiation, Offers of Settlement, mediation and jury trials