Associate Attorney needed for Chatham office

Job Overview: A law firm in Chatham, NJ, seeks a skilled Associate Attorney with 5-10 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong oral advocacy skills and have beneficial trial experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in legal proceedings, including hearings, trials, and mediations
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Advise clients on legal matters, potential outcomes, and strategy
• Develop case strategies and manage case files from inception to resolution
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in laws and regulations
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and support staff to ensure effective case management

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of litigation experience
• Strong oral advocacy skills
• Trial experience (beneficial)

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of New Jersey
• Membership in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar Association

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• Proficient in legal research tools and case management software
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Location:

• Chatham, NJ

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.