Description:

Established and highly successful plaintiff's personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of personal injury litigation experience to join our growing New Jersey office in Fort Lee.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to develop and advance their litigation and trial skills while working alongside experienced and well-respected trial attorneys in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a substantial personal injury caseload and will have significant hands-on litigation experience, including:

Managing plaintiff's personal injury cases from inception through resolution and trial
Appearing in court and handling routine and substantive court conferences
Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses
Preparing and responding to interrogatories and other discovery
Taking and defending depositions
Conducting legal research and drafting motions and briefs
Handling motion practice and discovery disputes
Participating in settlement negotiations and mediations
Preparing cases for arbitration and trial
Assisting with appeals and appellate matters as appropriate
Communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, insurance carriers and experts
Maintaining an organized and current caseload

Significant jury trial experience is highly preferred and will be given strong consideration.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be:

A licensed New Jersey attorney in good standing
A minimum of 5 years of personal injury litigation experience
Experienced in plaintiff's personal injury law
Comfortable managing a significant caseload
A strong legal writer and communicator
Comfortable appearing in court and handling litigation independently
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Self-motivated and able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team
Interested in developing significant courtroom and trial experience

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $125,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Benefits include:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Professional growth and development opportunities
Significant exposure to experienced trial attorneys and complex personal injury litigation

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join an established plaintiff's personal injury firm with a strong reputation and substantial caseload, while gaining meaningful hands-on litigation and trial experience. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced trial attorneys in a professional, collaborative and fast-paced environment.

To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration. Include your salary expectations with your application.