Role Description
The client is seeking a Litigation Attorney to support high-volume personal injury litigation matters from case evaluation through trial preparation. This role is responsible for:
-
Drafting and reviewing complex legal documents
-
Managing discovery
-
Analyzing litigation strategy
-
Preparing cases for trial
-
Ensuring assigned matters progress efficiently throughout the litigation lifecycle
The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney with strong litigation experience, exceptional drafting skills, a litigation-first mindset, and the ability to take ownership of a substantial caseload while working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
-
Case Analysis & Litigation Strategy
-
Review and analyze case files to support litigation strategy and case development
-
Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and venue considerations
-
Assess whether cases should proceed through litigation or pre-litigation resolution based on strategic legal analysis
-
Identify risks, evidentiary gaps, and opportunities that may impact case outcomes
-
Legal Drafting & Document Review
-
Draft, review, and refine complaints, summonses, motions, discovery responses, Bills of Particulars, and other litigation documents
-
Utilize firm templates and AI-generated drafts while ensuring legal accuracy, completeness, and strategic alignment
-
Adapt legal documents to reflect the specific facts and objectives of each case
-
Maintain exceptional attention to detail in all written work
-
Discovery Management & Case Development
-
Manage all stages of the discovery process
-
Draft and review discovery demands and responses
-
Coordinate post-deposition follow-up activities
-
Proactively identify gaps in evidence and recommend actions to strengthen litigation strategy
-
Monitor case progression while ensuring compliance with litigation deadlines
-
Trial Preparation
-
Prepare subpoenas, trial notebooks, exhibits, and supporting trial documentation
-
Coordinate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and third parties
-
Organize case materials to ensure complete trial readiness
-
Support attorneys during hearings, motions, and trial preparation
-
Case Ownership & Workflow Management
-
Manage assigned cases throughout the litigation lifecycle
-
Track deadlines, filings, motions, and case milestones
-
Maintain organized workflows while handling a high-volume caseload
-
Demonstrate ownership by proactively advancing cases with minimal supervision
-
Client & Stakeholder Communication
-
Communicate with clients to gather information and clarify case details
-
Coordinate with medical providers, expert witnesses, insurance representatives, and other third parties
-
Support ongoing case development through timely follow-up and professional communication
Qualifications
-
Licensed attorney in home country
-
3 - 5+ years of litigation experience
-
Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred
-
Experience supporting U.S.-based law firms
-
Strong legal drafting experience, including complaints, motions, discovery responses, Bills of Particulars, and related litigation documents
-
Experience managing cases throughout the litigation lifecycle
-
Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal)
-
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
-
Strong organizational and workflow management skills
-
Ability to manage multiple active cases simultaneously
-
Litigation mindset with the ability to analyze legal strategy rather than simply execute tasks
-
Proficiency using legal technology, document management systems, and AI-assisted drafting tools
Preferred
-
Experience with New York litigation procedures
-
Spanish bilingual proficiency
-
5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
-
Experience preparing trial materials and coordinating trial readiness
-
Experience working in a high-volume litigation environment
Personality Traits
-
Strategic and analytical thinker
-
Highly detail-oriented and quality-focused
-
Proactive and self-sufficient
-
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
-
Thrives on challenges and performs well under pressure
-
Organized and disciplined
-
Results-driven with a strong work ethic
-
Collaborative team player
-
Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
-
Client-first mindset with a passion for achieving exceptional outcomes