Attorney

Raphaelson & Levine Law Firm PC is a prominent personal injury firm representing accident victims throughout New York for more than 30 years. As an attorney at R&L, you will be exposed to different personal injury case types, representing Plaintiffs, and managing a personal injury case load of approximately 150 cases. Each associate attorney is supported by a staff of experienced litigation paralegals and clerks. Candidates must have experience handling cases, conducting/defending depositions, legal writing, and negotiation. Trial experience is a plus, but not required. A newly hired attorney at R&L will be expected to handle cases from intake to resolution, whether through direct settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial. Case types vary from motor vehicle, premises, construction and general negligence accidents. Attorneys have the opportunity to work on cases in each area and, upon showing success handling and resolving specific case types, will be rewarded with more cases to feed their success. Our goal is to empower our attorneys by giving them the tools to succeed in all facets of their job. Our office is service-driven. We aim to provide top quality representation to our clients who have helped us gain a reputation as the Voice of the Injured. R&L is on the precipice of significant growth. We have added multiple lawyers in the past several years. Aside from new lawyers joining our driven legal team, R&L proudly employs seven lawyers who have worked at the firm for more than 10 years"”a testament to the exceptional work/life balance and earning potential. Over the last five years, R&L has transitioned to using Litify, a Salesforce-based case management software. Litify has been integral to both the growth of the firm and productivity of all employees, especially lawyers. We are operating on the most cutting-edge technology available to personal injury law firms. More importantly, the systems we have in place will allow us to keep pace with a rapidly evolving world and generate continued success for years to come. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. Candidates have the ability to earn performance-based bonuses on a consistent basis. Medical benefits, dental and vision, an FSA plan, profit sharing plan, 401k, group long term disability and life insurance.Educational/Experience RequirementsJD degreeNew York Bar Admission required.Minimum of 2+ years of Plaintiff's Personal Injury litigation experience.Immediate client contact and assumption of responsibilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.Strong professional judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.Ability to communicate professionally to clients.Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic.Ability to work independently and multi-task required.Please submit a cover letter, resume and reference to the hiring attorneys, Joseph Taylor ( Jtaylor@)

Created: 2024-11-02