Associate Attorney

Company Description We are a law firm based in Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey, with additional offices in New York. Our firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured, with over 120 years of cumulative experience in trial law and substantial involvement in the advancement of the organized trial bar at local state and national levels. We are renowned for achieving seven and eight figure recoveries in cases running the gamut of personal injury litigation. Our expertise includes cases with severe outcomes such as wrongful death, permanent disability, brain damage, blindness, and spinal cord injury. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for an Associate Attorney primarily reporting to our Fort Lee and Hackensack NJ offices. The position requires at minimum three to five years experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation. You will be responsible for preparing cases from beginning through trial with the available assistance of the firm partners. Additionally, the role will involve managing your trial team consisting of at least one paralegal and one administrative assistant along with all allied support staff including the assistance of investigators. Compensation and Benefits The salary is commensurate with courtroom experience. The salary income is highly competitive, and an additional benefits package valued at an additional $50,000.00 over annual salary is provided. The firm pays all bar memberships and Continuing Legal Education including programs outside of New Jersey. Responsibilities Prepare cases from beginning through trial with assistance from firm partners. Manage trial team, including at least one paralegal, one administrative assistant, and allied support staff such as investigators. Qualifications Expertise in plaintiff personal injury litigation with excellent command of New Jersey and New York Court Rules and Rules of Evidence. Strong negotiation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish or Korean is a big plus, although not mandatory. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a trial/litigation team. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with license to practice law in the State and Federal Courts for New Jersey and New York. Law and Labor and Employment Law skills. Experience in providing legal advice and conducting legal research. Admitted to practice law in the state of New Jersey (New York admission is a plus). Previous experience in personal injury law is a plus. Excellent leadership skills; interested in future partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr