Litigation Associate

Job Description

Associate Position Description

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC is a regional defense firm of 30+ lawyers defending clients in the trucking, construction, product manufacturing, insurance and other industries. This position is for an associate attorney of 1+ years of experience for our Hackensack office. We offer a hybrid work environment and provide flexibility, hands-on litigation experience and an opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters. Cases will involve all forms of general liability, including:

· Transportation & Trucking

· Catastrophic Injury

· Product Liability

· Insurance

New Jersey Bar Admission and attendance at an accredited law school are required. New York Bar Admission a plus.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

Benefits

· Competitive compensation

· 401K with firm match

· Hybrid work environment

· Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively foster a firm culture of mentoring, collaboration and diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value the work they produce and those with whom they work. We support flexibility and provide our attorneys with the technology necessary to enhance their hybrid work experience. We seek long-term team members who desire to represent their clients to the best of their ability and learn through collaboration with their team members. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to progress as an attorney and build a long-term career.

Our attorneys manage their own caseloads, go to court, argue motions and conduct depositions. They participate actively in trials, trial preparation and collaborate closely with our senior attorneys and partners. Our attorneys gain exposure to clients and insurance carriers and participate in our formalized mentoring program. We have a well-established track record of promoting from within.

Compensation will be based on experience, education, business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final compensation offered may be outside of the stated range based appropriate factors.