Attorney - Personal Injury Tort & Insurance Defense Associate

About Cullen and Dykman LLP

Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full‑service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850. We are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a dynamic and collegial work environment. Our attorneys, paralegals, and staff play a vital role in the firm’s continued growth and success, and we look forward to welcoming a proactive and motivated associate to our team.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with 4+ years of personal injury tort litigation experience to join our Tort and Insurance Defense Practice in Manhattan. This role offers immediate client contact and responsibility, with opportunities to work on complex litigation matters.

Job Duties: 

• Represent clients in personal injury tort and insurance defense litigation.
• Handle depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Provide strategic counsel and assume responsibility for client matters from the outset.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategies and deliver exceptional client service.
• Manage multiple assignments independently while maintaining attention to detail.

Requirements: 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the New York Bar required; admission to the New Jersey Bar is a plus.
• Minimum of 4+ years of personal injury tort litigation experience.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional judgment, problem‑solving ability, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external clients.
• Proactive, resourceful, and committed to delivering high‑quality work.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a collaborative, friendly environment. The salary range for this role is $150,000-$180,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cullen and Dykman LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.