Junior Associate Attorney

Magendzo Law

Valley Stream, NY
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$90,000–$110,000 Per Year

Highlights

If you sat the July 2026 bar exam and passed, you don’t need to wait for your admission ceremony to start your career — join us now as a law clerk and move to associate the day you’re admitted. Preferred: experience in personal injury (plaintiff or defense), insurance defense, or a District Attorney’s office — including as a paralegal, clerk, or intern.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Valley Stream, NY
Salary	$90,000–$110,000 Per Year

Description

Valley Stream, NY · Full-time, in person
$90,000 – $110,000 yearly

About the role

Magendzo Law is a boutique, rapidly growing plaintiff’s-side personal injury firm in Valley Stream. We represent injured people across Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, and the rest of New York City in auto, premises, and construction cases.

We’re hiring a junior associate on a clerk-to-associate track. If you sat the July 2026 bar exam and passed, you don’t need to wait for your admission ceremony to start your career — join us now as a law clerk and move to associate the day you’re admitted.

You’ll work directly alongside our senior attorneys, with real files and real responsibility from the start. This is not a document-review job.

What you’ll do

Work with senior attorneys on plaintiff’s personal injury matters from intake through resolution
Draft pleadings, bills of particulars, discovery demands and responses, motions and affirmations
Manage e-filing through NYSCEF and track deadlines across an active docket
Communicate with clients, carriers and opposing counsel
Build settlement packages and demand letters, and take part in negotiations
As you’re admitted: appear at court conferences, depositions, 50-H hearings, and EUOs

What we’re looking for

You’ve passed the New York bar exam. Admission may still be pending — that’s fine.
Preferred: experience in personal injury (plaintiff or defense), insurance defense, or a District Attorney’s office — including as a paralegal, clerk, or intern
Without that background, a clear and demonstrable interest in plaintiff-side personal injury work
Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
Organized and detail-oriented, able to keep many files moving at once
Spanish a plus
Able to work in person in Valley Stream five days a week

What we offer

$90,000 – $110,000, with a raise on admission and a path to an independent caseload
18 days PTO
401(k) with company matching
Monthly health insurance stipend
Closed for major US and Jewish holidays
Direct mentorship from experienced plaintiff’s attorneys

Compensation:

$90,000 - $110,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of personal injury matters with guidance from senior attorneys
Communicate regularly with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, and opposing counsel
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents
Review and analyze medical records, bills, and other case-related documentation
Assist with discovery, depositions, negotiations, and settlement preparation
Prepare cases for litigation and trial
Attend court conferences, appearances, depositions, and other proceedings as needed
Work collaboratively with paralegals, case managers, and other members of the legal team
Maintain accurate and timely case files and meet deadlines
Provide responsive, professional, and compassionate service to clients

Qualifications:

Admitted (or admission pending) and in good standing to practice law in New York
Personal injury experience preferred, but not required
Strong legal research and writing skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Professional, proactive, and team-oriented attitude
Genuine interest in helping injured clients and advocating for their rights

About Company

Magendzo Law is a New York-based personal injury law firm. Our top priority is giving clients the highest quality of legal representation. Our team treats each case individually with a comprehensive approach to reach a successful outcome. We strive to get clients the compensation they deserve while making the legal process as easy and smooth as possible.