Personal Injury Litigation Attorney, New York

Our Story

TopDog Law is a nationally scaling personal injury firm that owns the client experience end to end, from marketing and intake through litigation. We've grown 2-3x year over year for three years running, and we're now building the operations, systems, and teams to scale without sacrificing quality or culture. We're fully remote, and we value ownership, open communication, and speed. If you want to help build something exceptional, you'll feel at home here.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Litigation Attorney who knows how to issue spot, problem solve, and think creatively to best serve our clients. Our top performers are organized, strategic thinkers, and passionate about helping regular people maximize the value of their cases. We challenge insurance companies to be fair with our injured clients. 

What You Will Own

• Case Evaluation: Review and assess the merits of clients’ Personal Injury claims by analyzing records, documents, and evidence to determine validity and potential value
• Legal Representation: Represent clients in Personal Injury matters, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials. Prepare and file claims, petitions, and other legal documents, and advocate for clients before courts and agencies
• Legal Strategy: Develop and implement effective strategies to protect clients’ rights and interests. Conduct legal research, analyze medical records, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies to achieve favorable settlements
• Client Communication: Maintain consistent communication with clients, providing updates, explaining legal processes, and advising them on their rights and options
• Medical and Vocational Assessment: Collaborate with medical and vocational experts to evaluate the extent of injuries, their impact on clients’ ability to work, and appropriate compensation levels
• Litigation: Handle disputed or denied claims through litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy
• Case Management: Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, coordinate with medical providers and experts, and oversee related legal and administrative tasks
• Ethical Standards: Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes—not just following existing playbook

What You Bring

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the New York Bar
• 5 - 10 years of experience in Personal Injury law
• Strong communication, negotiation, research, and writing skills
• Ability to manage a robust case load independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 
• Knowledge of New York laws, regulations, and procedures required
• Must be located in or near the State of New York
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal
• Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Active Admission to one or more districts of New York Federal Court
• Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
• Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations

Who Thrives Here (Core Values)

We don't hire on resumes alone. We hire for competence, character, and mindset.

• Embrace Change: Open to feedback, embracing change, and always asking "what's next?"
• Committed: You care deeply, have your teammates' backs, and show up to build something lasting.
• No-Ego Energy: Positive, professional, and solutions-oriented. Drama stays at the door.
• Ownership: You do what you say, follow through, and treat the business like it's yours.
• Fast & Hungry: You move with urgency, thrive under high expectations, and are motivated by growth and impact.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $167,300 to $230,600, commensurate with experience
• Eligible for performance-based bonus
• Our job postings reflect the compensation range for the specific market and location of each role. Ranges vary by geography based on local market rates and cost of labor.
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, HSA, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or being a qualified disabled veteran or qualified veteran of the Vietnam era or any other category protected by Federal or State law.

DISCLAIMER: This is a full-time employee position. It is not open to independent contractor or consulting arrangements. Compensation is determined by the location where the work is performed and is subject to applicable local law.  

DISCLAIMER: Each TopDog Law affiliated entity may use may use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making tools to assist in screening and evaluating candidates for employment positions, including whether to advance a candidate in the application process. These tools assess job-related qualifications and characteristics—such as work experience, education, and skills relevant to the position as described in the job posting—based on information you provide in your application materials (e.g., resume, application responses, and other submitted materials, if any).

All adverse decisions affecting your candidacy are reviewed by a human member of our Talent Acquisition team before being finalized. AI does not make the final decision on your candidacy.

If you have questions about this notice, wish to request additional information about how AI was used in a decision affecting you, wish to request correction of inaccurate data, or need a reasonable accommodation that is required by law regarding TopDog Law's use of these tools, please contact: Talent Acquisition Department | [recruitment@topdoglaw.com
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