We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation/Personal Injury Attorney to join our law firm. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, perform legal research, draft documents, and update and maintain files. You will work closely with administrative staff, other colleagues, and senior partners to provide excellent legal services to our clients. If you are a self-starter with a passion for law, we want to hear from you.
License/Certification: NJ Bar (NJ Required; NY Bar is a plus)
Job Type: Full-time, 8 am to 5 pm (8-hour shift). Weekends may be required, especially at the beginning of employment.
Responsibilities
Prepare contracts, complaints, answers, forms, briefs, and motions, in addition to other court/client correspondence
Conduct interviews, depositions, and trials
Conduct complex legal research
Prepare for and attend legal proceedings
Provide legal counsel
Negotiate on behalf of clients
Maintain detailed and accurate client records
Supervise paralegals and administrative assistants
Qualifications
Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil Litigation/Personal Injury
Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients
Ability to handle a high caseload
Detail-oriented, organized, and quick
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred; Portuguese is a plus
Experience with Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Family Law (divorce, child support, custody, TRO, etc.), and/or other areas of law
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent public speaking skills
Ability to work cases either independently or as part of a team, to develop case strategies
MUST have a driver's license and be computer literate.
Please submit your salary requirements to be considered. References will be checked if you are considered for the position.
*Only applicants with 5 years of actual experience
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newark, NJ
Skills
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA)unmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Attorneyunmatched
Bar Membershipunmatched
Child Supportunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Contract Creationunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Family Lawunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
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Legalunmatched
Legal Researchunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Personal Injuryunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Worker's Compensationunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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