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TopDog Law

Represents people with personal injury claims

Personal Injury Attorney

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.
  • Active admission to the New York Bar is required.
  • Five to ten years of experience in personal injury law is required.
  • Must be located in or near the State of New York.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, research, and writing skills are required.
  • Ability to manage a robust caseload independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Knowledge of New York laws, regulations, and procedures is required.
  • Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed is required.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full lifecycle of a pre-litigation personal injury caseload from intake through settlement, advancing each case strategically, efficiently, and urgently while preparing each matter as though it may proceed to litigation.
  • Evaluate new claims by analyzing liability, insurance coverage, medical records, damages, and collectability to determine case viability and develop strategic plans to maximize client recovery.
  • Build case value through factual investigation, evidence preservation, witness development, strategic medical guidance, and early identification of liability and damages.
  • Lead pre-litigation advocacy, including insurance claims, examinations under oath, hearings, negotiations, and other advocacy needed to achieve client outcomes.
  • Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing parties to maximize settlements while protecting the firm's reputation for trial-ready case preparation.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of paralegals and case managers by conducting regular file strategy meetings, removing roadblocks, setting priorities, fostering accountability, and creating a culture of urgency, ownership, and excellence.
  • Manage case inventory, including treatment progression, medical records collection, demands, negotiations, critical deadlines, and settlement opportunities, to prevent cases from stalling and ensure files reach their potential.
  • Deliver an exceptional client experience through proactive communication, education, transparency, and guidance, building trust and managing expectations throughout each case.
  • Analyze medical treatment, future care needs, lost earnings, vocational issues, and damages while collaborating with medical providers, experts, and vendors to maximize claim value.
  • Partner with attorneys, litigation teams, medical providers, and firm leadership to improve workflows, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, increase operational efficiency, and elevate department performance.
  • Identify inefficiencies, build scalable systems, and implement solutions that improve case outcomes, team productivity, and operational excellence.
  • Maintain professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable laws, court rules, and professional responsibility requirements.
  • Take ownership of the practice by treating every case, client, and team member's success as a responsibility and demonstrating leadership, accountability, and commitment to building a high-performing pre-litigation department.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active admission to one or more New York Federal Court districts is preferred.
  • Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment is preferred.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems is preferred.
  • A background in legal, professional services, or a client-centric organization is preferred.

About the Company

TopDog Law

Represents people with personal injury claims

TopDog Law represents people injured in accidents and families pursuing wrongful-death claims across the United States, seeking compensation for medical bills, lost income and pain. Its practice covers car and truck crashes, medical malpractice, workplace injuries and other cases involving harm caused by negligence. The firm handles legal work directly and with outside lawyers, retaining at least joint responsibility for most client files and sharing fees with co-counsel when clients consent. Clients start with a free case review, and legal fees come from a share of the recovery when a case succeeds. Founded in 2019, TopDog Law is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Founded
2019

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