Description:
You've built the foundation. Now build the career.Helen F. Dalton & Associates, P.C. is looking for a motivated attorney with 1–3 years of personal injury litigation experience who is ready for the next step.
If you've learned the fundamentals but want more — more meaningful cases, more responsibility, more courtroom and deposition experience, and better compensation — this may be the opportunity for you.
You'll work on plaintiff personal injury cases, develop your litigation skills, and take on increasing responsibility while still having the mentorship and support of experienced attorneys.
And you'll have your own dedicated paralegal.
What makes this opportunity different
We want our attorneys focused on practicing law, not doing everything themselves.
Your dedicated paralegal will help keep your cases organized and moving, giving you more time to focus on case strategy, depositions, court appearances, negotiations, and your clients.
You'll have real responsibility — but you won't be left on an island.
Our attorneys collaborate, discuss strategy, and support one another. You'll have the independence to develop your own judgment while still having experienced attorneys available when you need guidance.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Managing plaintiff personal injury cases
- Developing case and litigation strategy
- Drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions
- Conducting and defending depositions
- Appearing in New York State courts
- Preparing clients for depositions and court appearances
- Evaluating injuries, damages, and case value
- Negotiating with defense counsel and insurance carriers
- Preparing cases for settlement and trial
- Working closely with your dedicated paralegal
What we offer:
- $200,000–$250,000 annual salary
- Your own dedicated paralegal
- Health insurance
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Meaningful courtroom and deposition experience
- Real responsibility and increasing autonomy
- Collaborative, supportive office culture
- Long-term professional growth
- Opportunity for one work-from-home day per week after becoming established in the position
Who We're Looking for:
- New York State Bar admission and good standing
- 1–3 years of personal injury litigation experience
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Familiarity with New York litigation practice
- Deposition and/or courtroom experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Motivated, dependable, and team-oriented
- Someone who genuinely wants to become an excellent plaintiff's attorney
