Kantaria Law, PLLC

Kantaria Law, PLLC | Manhattan, New York Salary: $120,000–$130,000 annually Full-time | In person | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
About the Position
Kantaria Law, PLLC, a fast-growing, trial-oriented personal injury law firm, seeks an experienced New York admitted attorney to handle discovery, motion practice, and depositions in its plaintiff-side litigation practice.
Candidates must have at least three years of substantive personal injury litigation experience, with three to five years or more preferred. Relevant defense-side personal injury litigation experience will be credited toward this requirement. This is not an entry-level position.
The attorney will take ownership of approximately 70–80 litigation files, working directly with the principal attorney. One dedicated litigation support staff member will assist with discovery, document preparation, follow-up, and moving cases forward.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Draft and argue discovery motions to strike, preclude, and compel.</li>
<li>Prepare substantive motions and oppositions involving liability and/or damages, with particular emphasis on summary judgment.</li>
<li>Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.</li>
<li>Prepare and review summonses, complaints, and other commencement papers.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and analyze discovery demands and responses; identify deficiencies and pursue outstanding discovery.</li>
<li>Read and analyze medical records to assess injuries, treatment history, causation, and damages.</li>
<li>Supervise and review litigation paralegal work, including bills of particulars, discovery papers, and document production.</li>
<li>Manage court orders, discovery schedules, deadlines, and outstanding assignments.</li>
<li>Handle court appearances, including preliminary and compliance conferences and motion appearances.</li>
<li>Perform LexisNexis legal research to support motions, oppositions, and other litigation papers.</li>
<li>File and review documents through NYSCEF.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate case information, assignments, and deadlines in the firm’s case management program.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and medical providers.</li>
<li>Identify issues early, recommend next steps, and advance assigned cases toward resolution and trial readiness.</li>
</ul>
Workload and Performance Expectations
No billable hours are required. Performance is evaluated through work quality, preparation, judgment, timely completion of assignments, and meaningful case progression.
The anticipated monthly workload includes approximately:
<ul>
<li>10 discovery motions.</li>
<li>10 case commencements, with litigation staff assistance.</li>
<li>10 depositions, including taking and defending depositions.</li>
<li>4–5 substantive motions and oppositions in total.</li>
</ul>
In addition, the attorney will handle an average of 2–3 court appearances per week, primarily in Kings County Supreme Court and other venues throughout New York.
These responsibilities accompany ongoing ownership of approximately 70–80 litigation files and supervision of assigned support staff. Monthly priorities will reflect court deadlines, case needs, and assignment complexity.
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Active New York bar admission and good standing.</li>
<li>At least three years of hands-on personal injury litigation experience, with three to five years or more preferred.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience preparing discovery motions and substantive motions and oppositions involving liability and/or damages.</li>
<li>Experience independently taking and defending depositions.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of New York civil practice and personal injury litigation.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze medical records, discovery demands, and discovery responses.</li>
<li>Familiarity with legal case management software, NYSCEF filing, and LexisNexis research.</li>
<li>Strong legal research, persuasive writing, organization, and deadline management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to give clear instructions to support staff and carefully review their work.</li>
<li>Initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and willingness to accept and apply feedback.</li>
<li>Availability to work full-time, in person, in our Manhattan office and attend court appearances as required.</li>
</ul>
New Jersey bar admission is a plus. Candidates with relevant defense-side personal injury litigation experience are welcome to apply.
Compensation, Benefits, and Professional Growth
<ul>
<li>Annual base salary of $120,000–$130,000, based on experience and qualifications.</li>
<li>Year-end performance review and discretionary year-end bonuses. Bonuses are not guaranteed.</li>
<li>Dedicated litigation support staff member.</li>
<li>Direct collaboration with the principal attorney.</li>
<li>Opportunity to grow within a fast-growing, trial-oriented practice and take substantial responsibility for litigation matters.</li>
<li>Opportunities to second-chair trials and eventually assume trial responsibilities when demonstrated skill, preparation, and commitment align with the firm’s expectations.</li>
<li>No billable-hour requirement.</li>
<li>Health insurance benefits are not offered.</li>
<li>A 401(k) plan is planned for the future and is not currently available. Implementation timing and eligibility will be communicated when established.</li>
</ul>
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your résumé, identify your current bar admissions, and briefly describe your personal injury litigation, motion practice, and deposition experience.
Applicants must have the following materials readily available for review during the hiring process:
<ul>
<li>One discovery motion to strike, preclude, or compel.</li>
<li>One opposition to a substantive motion involving liability and/or damages.</li>
<li>One substantive motion involving liability and/or damages.</li>
<li>One transcript of a deposition you defended.</li>
<li>One transcript of a deposition you took.</li>
<li>Two professional references, including their names, professional relationship to you, and contact information.</li>
</ul>
Work samples must reflect your own work. All samples must be appropriately redacted to protect confidential, privileged, and identifying information and must be materials you are authorized to share. These materials are required for review as part of the hiring process.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
<ul>
<li>New York State attorney License (Required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

Experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney — Plaintiff-Side Practice

Experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney — Plaintiff-Side Practice

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