Position: Personal Injury Attorney Classification: Exempt
Department: Personal Injury Status: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Attorney Schedule: Monday-Friday (occasional weekends/evenings as needed)
At Kitay Law Offices, we are proud to stand by our slogan: “The Law Firm With a Heart.”
We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality legal services while fostering collaboration and a supportive work environment. Our team lives by our core values:
- 5-Star Client Experience
- Stronger Together
- Committed to Excellence
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Position Summary:
The Personal Injury Attorney is responsible for independently managing a defined caseload from intake through resolution, including litigation. This role requires a highly accountable, self-directed attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and takes full ownership of case outcomes.
Success in this role requires robust communication skills, strong prioritization, resilience under pressure, and a results-driven approach to advancing cases efficiently while delivering an exceptional client experience.
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Work Environment & Expectations:
- Fast-paced, high-volume legal environment with shifting priorities
- Requires frequent task-switching and strong organizational discipline
- Regular exposure to challenging cases, tight deadlines, and demanding situations
- Requires resilience, persistence, and professionalism under pressure
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Key Responsibilities:
Legal Representation:
- Represent clients in personal injury matters from pre-litigation through trial
- Advocate for clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial
- Develop and execute case strategies to maximize outcomes
- Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel using a results-driven, competitive approach
- Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania law, court rules, and ethical standards
Client Engagement:
- Conduct initial consultations and case evaluations (in-person, virtual, and phone)
- Maintain consistent, proactive client communication, setting clear expectations and driving cases toward resolution
- Counsel clients on legal strategy, risks, and settlement options
- Build trust and rapport through professionalism and responsiveness
- Balance empathetic client service with objective, results-oriented decision-making
Case Management:
- Take ownership of a caseload, ensuring all cases progress efficiently and deadlines are met without exception
- Prioritize workload effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
- Continuously evaluate liability, damages, and case value to support strategic decisions
- Maintain organized case files, track deadlines, and coordinate with support staff to advance cases
- Leverage paralegal and support staff to ensure efficient handling of administrative and procedural tasks
Legal Research & Writing:
- Prepare demand packages
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
- Prepare and respond to written discovery
- Conduct legal research to support litigation strategy
- Prepare deposition outlines, mediation statements, and trial materials
- Analyze relevant case law, statutes, and regulations
Team & Firm Participation
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to efficiently advance cases and achieve results
- Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and strategy sessions
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Embody the firm’s Core Values in all interactions
Authority:
- Own case strategy, progression, and resolution decisions with firm guidelines
- Recommend and execute settlement and litigation strategies
- Represent the firm in negotiations and court proceedings
- Escalate complex or high-risk matters appropriately
Performance Expectations:
- Consistently meet deadlines, court requirements, and internal benchmarks
- Proactively move cases forward without supervision
- Maximize case value through effective strategy and negotiation
- Maintain timely, consistent client communication
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Required Qualifications:
Education & Licensure:
- Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania
- Active member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable
Experience:
- 3-5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
- Experience with trial, depositions, and negotiations required
- Experience with catastrophic injury, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and/or elder abuse matters preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Core Performance Competencies:
- Accountability: Takes full ownership of caseload and results
- Time & Priority Management: Effectively manages deadlines and competing demands
- Client Focus: Delivers excellent service while advancing case outcomes
- Resiliency: Maintains performance under pressure and setbacks
- Goal Orientation: Driven to achieve strong, measurable results
- Problem Solving: Analyzes complex issues and develops effective strategies
- Self-Starter: Takes initiative and moves cases forward independently
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Physical and Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel throughout Pennsylvania for court and client meetings
- Ability to sit, stand, and lift light to moderate objects
- Proficient with legal technology and office systems
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Compensation:
Commensurate with Experience:
- Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 (salary + commission Structure)
- Competitive benefits package offered
