Litigation Attorney, New York

The Opportunity: Join TopDog Law and Build Something Meaningful

This role is an opportunity to:

• Join a rapidly growing national firm at a formative stage
• Make a visible, measurable impact on a rapidly growing business
• Grow your skills, responsibility, and influence as the firm scales
• Work alongside high-caliber, mission-driven teammates who care deeply about doing great work

We are looking for people who don’t just want a job, they want purpose and impact.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Case Evaluation: Review and assess the merits of clients’ Personal Injury claims by analyzing records, documents, and evidence to determine validity and potential value
• Legal Representation: Represent clients in Personal Injury matters, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials. Prepare and file claims, petitions, and other legal documents, and advocate for clients before courts and agencies
• Legal Strategy: Develop and implement effective strategies to protect clients’ rights and interests. Conduct legal research, analyze medical records, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurance companies to achieve favorable settlements
• Client Communication: Maintain consistent communication with clients, providing updates, explaining legal processes, and advising them on their rights and options
• Medical and Vocational Assessment: Collaborate with medical and vocational experts to evaluate the extent of injuries, their impact on clients’ ability to work, and appropriate compensation levels
• Litigation: Handle disputed or denied claims through litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy
• Case Management: Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, coordinate with medical providers and experts, and oversee related legal and administrative tasks
• Ethical Standards: Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, or outcomes—not just following existing playbooks

At TopDog Law, everyone is expected to think critically, communicate clearly, and take ownership of their work.

How This Role Drives the Business

• Provides positive experience and sound legal counsel to clients during their time of need;
• Maximizes case value through strong advocacy, sound judgment, and strategic litigation execution
• Moves cases efficiently through the litigation lifecycle to support faster resolutions and healthier cash flow
• Protects and elevates the TopDog Law brand through professionalism, preparation, and credibility with judges, opposing counsel, and clients
• Reduces risk and rework by spotting issues early, making decisive recommendations, and communicating clearly across teams
• Supports scale by following and improving litigation processes that allow the firm to grow without sacrificing quality

Your ability to balance speed, strategy, and quality ensures clients are well-served, teams stay aligned, and the firm continues its rapid, disciplined growth.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6–12 months, success in this role looks like:

• Provide client with positive experiences and trusted legal counsel
• Work with your litigation team to move cases efficiently and consistently, maximizing case value and positive client outcomes
• Work with trusted mentors and coaches as you learn through TopDog Law training, gaining insight through real-time feedback, case strategy guidance, and elevated standards
• Work with clear expectations and accountability to eliminate surprises and bottlenecks
• Partner effectively with leadership and operations to learn and implement litigation processes without sacrificing autonomy or judgment
• Earn reco