Associate Attorney needed for West Long Branch office

Job Overview:

A law firm located in West Long Branch, NJ, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join their litigation team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in litigation law, whether on the plaintiff or defense side, including experience as a Prosecutor or Public Defender. The Associate Attorney will handle cases from inception through trial, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a tenacious work ethic and excellent writing ability.

Duties:

• Handle cases from inception through trial.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Attend hearings and prepare discovery responses.
• Develop and execute creative strategies for case management.
• Manage a demanding caseload effectively.
• Engage in legal research to support case development.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1+ year of litigation law experience, including experience as a Prosecutor or Public Defender.
• Demonstrated ability to handle cases from start to finish.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing ability and enthusiasm for the practice of law.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a demanding caseload.
• Creative problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar in New Jersey (or eligibility for admission).

Skills:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Tenacious work ethic and driven attitude.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement creative legal strategies.
• Interpersonal skills for effective client and team interactions.

This law firm provides a broad range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include criminal defense, municipal court offenses, personal injury, worker's compensation, estate planning, and social security disability. The firm's team of attorneys has decades of legal experience in these practice areas. The firm's office is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey.