Newly Admitted Attorney

Seeking a full time Newly Admitted Attorney to join our legal support team and meaningfully contribute to the growth and success of our rapidly expanding practice. Are you a newly admitted NJ Attorney, looking for courtroom action in the Hackensack, NJ (Bergen County) area? The ideal candidate will be responsible and detail oriented.

S/he will also be highly skilled in anticipating the needs of the Partner to which s/he is assigned and in managing and responding to clients in a professional and timely manner. This position calls for someone who can multi-task and keep cases organized.

Responsibilities

• A strong desire to help clients;
• Willingness to be part of a winning team;
• Unique understanding of building and proving damage models;
• Legal intelligence in formulating case strategies;
• Good writing, organization, computer skills, and work ethic;
• Strong desire to win results on behalf of injured clients;
• Strong desire to work with the latest cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Admission to the NJ Bar;
• Strong academic background;
• Past life experiences demonstrating character and commitment;
• Strong desire to learn the art of litigation from 12 certified civil trial attorneys;
• Willingness to learn and be trained in client intake, advice, discovery, interrogatory preparation, depositions, motion practice, arbitrations, and second-seating experienced lawyers at trials;
• Desire to learn the art of originating new cases to supplement the salary;
• Understanding of legal medicine is a plus;
• Computer skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook;
• Second language skills are a plus, i.e., Spanish.

Benefits

• Free employee medical coverage, with paid deductible;
• Vision and dental coverage at a minimal surcharge;
• Life insurance and supplemental disability coverage;
• Voluntary AFLAC coverage;
• Voluntary Pet Insurance coverage;
• 401(k) plan;
• Accrued Paid Sick leave;
• PTO days along with Major Federal Holidays.