Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Location is in Edison, New Jersey
We are a busy Central New Jersey Defense Firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation Law. We service every vicinage within the State of New Jersey. We have a diverse client base including carriers, governmental entities and sports teams. We have an opening for an Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate for this position is professional and motivated to learn, with excellent organizational skills. Candidate will work under the supervision of experienced counsel, assisting with legal research and specific projects. Remote Hearings are available in specific vicinages at direction of the Court. Partners focus and emphasize professional development and cultivate an environment to help Associate Attorneys grow both personally and professionally. We look forward to a candidate who is motivated to become a partner.
Qualifications:
-Completion of Law School with JD and admission to the NJ bar.
-Effectiveness and reliability regarding communications and meeting deadlines.
-Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
-Positions available for experienced Workers’ Compensation attorneys and recent
Graduates.
-Organized and efficient.
-Proficient in current technology, (Microsoft Office Suite, Excel)
-A dynamic individual who is also a team player with a passion for law and a commitment to excellence.
Associate Attorney Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings
Assist with the discovery process by administering depositions, issuing interrogatories, and reviewing documents
Negotiate settlements
Perform legal research
Make court appearances as necessary
Must have strong interpersonal skills since there is significant client contact