Associate Attorney Personal Injury

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney for their growing team located in Chatham, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience, preferably with a judicial clerkship background. This position offers significant opportunities for career advancement and development, particularly for individuals with strong legal research and writing skills.

Duties:

• Assist in managing personal injury cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare detailed written briefs and memoranda.
• Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and responses.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to formulate case strategies.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates and advice on legal matters.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings as required.

Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in personal injury law.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and client interaction abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the state of New Jersey.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.

The law firm specializes in personal injury matters. It helps injured clients in a broad range of personal injury litigation including motor vehicle accident claims, wrongful death lawsuits, premises liability cases, and slip-and-fall accidents to burn injuries, medical malpractice, and product defect matters. The firm has offices in Chatham, Jersey City, Sea Girt, and North Bergen in New Jersey.