Personal Injury Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Personal Injury Attorney to join its team in Edison, New Jersey. The firm specializes in representing clients across a variety of personal injury cases, including auto, motorcycle, truck, and slip-and-fall accidents. This role offers an opportunity to serve as an advocate for clients, working closely with a dedicated team of paralegals and legal assistants. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, self-motivated trial attorney with a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Duties:

• Communicate with clients to understand their legal needs and provide clear, actionable advice.
• Develop case strategies to achieve cost-effective and favorable resolutions.
• Draft and review discovery documents and legal filings, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
• Conduct depositions, oral hearings, and examinations of witnesses and experts.
• Oversee the preparation of case briefs in collaboration with paralegals and legal assistants.
• Maintain a consistent schedule of court appearances, hearings, and conferences as required by case demands.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and handle property damage claims.
• Supervise a team of two paralegals, providing guidance and ensuring quality control.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in plaintiff’s personal injury law.
• Active license to practice law in New Jersey.
• Proven ability to manage a large caseload (approximately 150 cases).
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with insurance carriers.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
• Willingness to travel to court as needed.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed member of the New Jersey Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal case management systems (e.g., Smart Advocate).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Tenacity, drive, and compassion for clients.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (preferred).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20-25 pounds.
• Capability to sit for extended periods (7-8 hours daily).
• Proficiency with standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and phones.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off policy, including firm-closed holidays.
• Employee wellness incentives, birthday lunches, and participation in holiday parties and firm events.
• Access to New Jersey Devils season tickets for hockey enthusiasts.

This full service law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include medical malpractice, workers compensation, mass torts, criminal defense, family law, and immigration law. The firm's attorneys have been recognized as Top 100 lawyers in New Jersey Super Lawyers as published in New Jersey. The firm has offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Freehold, Hackensack, Newark, Trenton , and New Brunswick in New Jersey.