Description:
Description:Position: Senior Associate Attorney
Location: Jersey City – Hybrid
Practice Group: General Liability
Position Overview:
Lydecker is seeking an attorney with 6+ years of experience for it's Jersey City office. The position is hybrid. The applicant should be admitted to practice in both NJ and NY. The firm provides extensive training to its new associates. Under the supervision of a partner, the associate will be handling a variety of cases, including the defense of personal injury, professional liability, and employment matters. If you possess a strong work ethic and want to work in our northeast defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you!
This is a hybrid position for our Jersey City office. Candidates with both NJ and NY licenses are welcomed to apply!
Job Requirements:
- This position requires both a NJ and NY bar license in good standing.
- A minimum of JD from an ABA approved law school
- 6+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General liability, Labor and employment, property and causality or any insurance defense litigation.
- Previous experience should include working on up to 25+ cases at once, attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearance in court, motion and discovery drafting; mediation and trial experience a plus but not required
- Computer skills: Has basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products is preferred. Has the ability to type and operate office equipment.
- Be self-motivated and a self-starter, work well independently, and possess strong client communication skills
- Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings when required
- Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
- Temperament: Ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines.
- Ethics: Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers
- Must be willing and able to bill a minimum draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
- Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
- Prepare for and attend depositions
- Assist with preparation for mediations and trials
What we offer:
- One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners
- Salary range depending on depth and years of experience ($120k-$175k)
- Quarterly bonuses based on your billable hours
- Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible work hours
- Medical Insurance – Currently provided by United Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
- Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Optional Critical Illness Insurance
- Optional Cancer Insurance
- Optional Hospitalization Insurance
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Optional Flexible Spending Account
- 401k after one calendar year of employment
- Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
- Collegial work environment
