Managing Attorney

$160,000 - $175,000/Yr

Shaevitz & Shaevitz - Jamaica, NY

Full-time - Senior

Jamaica, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Managing Attorney at Shaevitz & Shaevitz is a senior-level position responsible for leading a team of attorneys in a busy plaintiffs' personal injury law firm. The role involves managing litigation staff, overseeing case strategies, and ensuring high standards of legal service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in personal injury law and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of attorneys, providing guidance on case strategy, legal tactics, and maximizing case value.
• Interview, supervise, train and assign duties and responsibilities to the associate attorneys and litigation staff.
• Review and execute legal pleadings, motions, etc.
• Collaborate with attorneys on key cases to develop winning strategies, optimize case value, and ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee complex or high-stakes cases when necessary.
• Set, track, and analyze attorney performance including caseload, settlements, and case outcomes.
• Partner with the firm's leadership team to develop and execute growth strategies, including expanding service offerings, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing client retention.
• Ensure the highest standards of legal service are maintained across all cases, implementing quality control measures to enhance client satisfaction and case outcomes.
• Identify, implement and manage litigation processes and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations, ensuring productivity.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, handling escalations or complex cases when necessary, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the legal process.

Requirements

• At least 7-10 years of experience as an attorney.
• Active member of NY state bar and local bar associations.
• Proven experience as a senior attorney, legal operations manager, or similar leadership role within a personal injury law firm.
• Strong understanding of personal injury law, case strategy, and legal processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, track performance, and drive results.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Surrogate's case work.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off