Personal Injury Attorney — Litigation Associate JR Wyatt Law, PLLC | Midtown Manhattan, NY | Full-Time, In-Office | $175,000+
About JR Wyatt Law
JR Wyatt Law is a Manhattan-based litigation firm that takes on high-stakes cases other firms shy away from. We were one of three lead firms in the landmark NFL concussion litigation, where we challenged institutional discrimination and racialized diagnostic testing to recover over $1 billion for thousands of former players — and we continue to represent NFL clients today. Alongside our mass tort and civil rights practice, we maintain a focused personal injury docket covering construction accidents (NY Labor Law §§ 240, 241(6), 200), motor vehicle, premises liability, and slip-and-fall cases. Our team includes seasoned trial attorneys with deep personal injury experience and a track record of multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements.
The Role
We are hiring a personal injury litigator to manage a varied docket from intake through trial or settlement. This is a generalist PI role; motor vehicle, premises liability, slip-and-fall, and construction accident cases; with strong support from senior attorneys and an experienced paralegal team.
What You'll Do
- Manage personal injury matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, discovery, and motion practice (including summary judgment)
- Take and defend depositions; appear at EBTs, court conferences, and mediations
- Negotiate with insurance adjusters, defense counsel, and lien holders
- Work with medical, biomechanical, and economic experts as needed
- Communicate clearly and proactively with clients throughout the case life cycle
Required Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New York State, in good standing
- Minimum 3 years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
- Solid deposition experience, both taking and defending
- Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Proficient with legal technology: case management software (Filevine, Litify, MyCase, or similar), Westlaw and/or Lexis, NYSCEF, PACER, e-discovery platforms, and standard Microsoft Office / Adobe Acrobat workflows).
Strongly Preferred
- Experience with New York Labor Law §§ 240(1), 241(6), and 200 construction accident claims
- Familiarity with industrial code violations and OSHA standards
- Trial experience in New York State Supreme Court
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $175,000+, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- Professional development and CLE support
- Collaborative team of experienced litigators and paralegal support
Schedule & Location
Full-time, in-office. Monday–Friday at our Midtown Manhattan office.
How to Apply
Submit your resume for consideration. Writing samples may be requested at the interview stage.
- JR Wyatt Law is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Personal injury law: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10017 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10017: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
