Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Pay: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side litigation firm with a proven track record of fighting aggressively for seriously injured clients and their families
• Handle meaningful, high-stakes personal injury matters in a firm that lives and breathes trial advocacy and results
• Work alongside accomplished, collaborative attorneys in a team-oriented environment that combines high performance with genuine camaraderie
• Enjoy standout culture perks including annual firm trips and summer Fridays with an early 4 p.m. close
• Build your career in a mission-driven practice where your work makes a real difference in clients' lives every day

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Newark, NJ, offering the opportunity to work closely with a cohesive in-office litigation team in one of New Jersey's most active legal markets.

Note: Candidates must have 4+ years of personal injury attorney experience and be admitted to the New Jersey bar. These are firm requirements; applications that do not meet both criteria cannot be considered.

About Us

We are a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm built on integrity, compassion, and relentless advocacy for the seriously injured. Our diverse team approaches every case with creativity, urgency, and a trial-ready mindset — from the first client meeting through resolution. We are proud of our client-first culture, our collaborative team dynamic, and our reputation for delivering results that matter. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle plaintiff-side personal injury matters from active litigation through resolution, managing files with urgency and organization
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and a full range of litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions across a varied personal injury caseload
• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and motion practice
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and drive matters toward strong outcomes
• Collaborate closely with clients, experts, medical providers, and internal team members throughout the life of the case
• Prepare cases for trial and actively support trial strategy as needed
• Maintain strong client communication and manage expectations with professionalism and empathy

Qualifications

• 4+ years of personal injury attorney experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred)
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey
• Strong litigation skills, including drafting, depositions, and courtroom appearances
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while thriving in a team environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills
• Trial preparation experience is a plus
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where purpose, performance, and people all matter. You'll do meaningful plaintiff-side work with real impact — backed by a team that supports you, challenges you, and celebrates wins together. Add in annual firm trips and summer Fridays, and you'll find a culture that's as rewarding as the work itself.

JPC-1198

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: NJ bar. Must have 4+ yrs of personal injury law experience.

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 4+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 4 to 5 years experience: $175,000 to $185,000

• 5 to 7 years experience: $185,000 to $205,000

• 7+ years experience: $205,000 to $225,000

Submission Email: Name / Paul -

pcordasco@eeplaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

EEP Law is a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury firm operating across New Jersey and New York, known for aggressive advocacy on behalf of seriously injured clients. This Newark-based role is a full-time, on-site Associate Attorney position handling active PI litigation from case development through resolution. The firm offers strong compensation, genuine culture, and a clear lane for growth in plaintiff-side litigation.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Personal Injury Associate Attorney - Elefterakis, Elefterakis & Panek - Attorneys at Law - JPC 1198 - Source

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• Client job title: Personal Injury Associate Attorney

• Location: Newark, NJ

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 4

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Personal Injury Attorney, PI Associate, Plaintiff's Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, Negligence Attorney, Personal Injury Lawyer, Litigation Associate

• # of hires needed: 1

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