Remote Of Counsel Attorney – Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
ABOUT US NEW YORK STATE LICENSING REQUIRED - MINIMAL ANNUAL ONSITE DAYS REQUIRED. Remote Of Counsel Attorney – Plaintiff’s Personal Injury $80,000 Base Compensation + Case Bonuses | Flexible Schedule | Primarily Remote Talisman, DeLorenz & Abruzzino, P.C., a well-established Brooklyn plaintiffs’ personal injury law firm with more than 50 years in practice, is seeking an experienced New York attorney for a full-time Of Counsel / independent contractor (1099) position. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking work-life balance, schedule flexibility, and the ability to work from home while remaining actively involved in substantive personal injury litigation. Why This Position Is Different $80,000 annual base compensation Primarily remote – no regular office attendance required Flexible working hours In-person court appearances and depositions generally only about once per week 10% share of the firm’s fee on cases you settle 15% share of the firm’s fee on successful verdicts 50% of the firm’s fee on clients you refer Year-end discretionary bonus Additional compensation for trials Potential opportunity to transition to direct employment with the firm What You’ll Do The attorney will handle a varied plaintiffs’ personal injury caseload involving matters such as: Motor vehicle accidents Premises liability New York Labor Law/construction accidents Products liability Medical malpractice Responsibilities include: Court appearances and conferences Depositions Motion and opposition drafting Legal research and memoranda Review and preparation of pleadings and discovery Witness contact and preparation Case analysis and litigation strategy Trial work, depending on experience and interest
Qualifications
Admission to practice in New York State required 5+ years of New York personal injury litigation experience Strong legal research and writing skills Deposition and motion-practice experience Familiarity with New York Supreme Court practice and the CPLR Proficiency with Microsoft Word Must reside within reasonable traveling distance of the NYC metropolitan area for periodic appearances Plaintiffs’ personal injury experience is preferred, but experienced insurance-defense attorneys interested in transitioning to plaintiffs’ practice are encouraged to apply. Experience with Neos and Lexis is a plus. Work Arrangement This is an Of Counsel / 1099 independent-contractor position, rather than a W-2 employee position. Accordingly, firm-sponsored health insurance and 401(k) benefits are not currently provided. In exchange, the position offers substantial schedule flexibility, remote work, no regular office-attendance requirement, and multiple opportunities to earn compensation above the $80,000 annual base. Work Location: Remote, with periodic appearances throughout the NYC metropolitan area Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits
Flexible schedule Referral program Application Question(s): Do you have experience conducting depositions and drafting/arguing motions? Are you able to attend court appearances and depositions throughout the NYC metropolitan area approximately once per week? This is an Of Counsel/1099 independent-contractor position offering $80,000 in annual base compensation plus additional case-based compensation, but it does not currently include employee health insurance or a 401(k). Is this arrangement acceptable to you? Experience plaintiff's personal injury or insurance defense: 5 years (Preferred) Legal drafting: 5 years (Required) Legal research: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: license to practice law in New York State (Required) Work Location: Remote