Senior Trial Attorney (Uniondale, NY)

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Senior Trial Attorney

Uniondale, New York, United States

We are seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to lead and oversee a high-volume personal injury practice based in Uniondale, NY. This is a leadership role ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and is comfortable owning both legal strategy and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff within a personal injury practice
Oversee case strategy from intake through resolution, ensuring high-quality legal work and client outcomes
Handle a reduced caseload of complex or high-value matters
Drive litigation strategy, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
Ensure compliance with New York legal standards, deadlines, and firm protocols
Mentor and develop junior attorneys and legal staff
Collaborate with leadership on process improvements, case management workflows, and performance metrics
Maintain strong client relationships and ensure exceptional client service

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active New York Bar admission (required)
7+ years of personal injury litigation experience
Prior team leadership or management experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality
Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills
Experience with case management systems and legal technology
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus structure
Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
Paid time off and holidays
Growth opportunity into senior leadership

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a true leadership role, shape a growing legal team, and have a direct impact on case outcomes and firm operations.

Required Location:

Uniondale, NY (or ability to work onsite as required)
Must be licensed and actively practicing in New York

Required Industry/Domain:

Personal Injury (Plaintiff-side litigation)
New York civil litigation / trial law
High-volume PI practice environment

Must-Have Experience:

Active New York Bar admission (required)
7+ years personal injury litigation experience
Hands-on experience handling litigation from intake through trial (pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep)
Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload
Prior experience overseeing or leading legal staff (attorneys, paralegals, support teams)

Strong Preferences:

Prior formal leadership or management experience in a law firm setting
Strong courtroom/trial experience and presence
Experience improving legal workflows, processes, or team performance metrics
Experience with legal case management systems and legal tech tools
Track record of mentoring junior attorneys or building legal teams

Deal Breakers:

No New York Bar admission
No personal injury litigation experience
No experience handling litigation matters independently (from intake to resolution)
No leadership or supervisory exposure in a legal environment
Primarily transactional or non-litigation legal background

Score Cap Rules:

Not admitted to New York Bar: Maximum score 60
No personal injury litigation experience: Maximum score 70
No trial experience or courtroom exposure: Maximum score 70
No leadership/management experience: Maximum score 75
No high-volume caseload management experience: Maximum score 75
No experience mentoring attorneys or legal staff: Maximum score 80
No end-to-end litigation ownership (intake → trial/settlement): Maximum score 75
Limited familiarity with legal tech/case management systems: Maximum score 85

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