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Job Description
Job Description
Personal Injury Attorney
Personal Injury
- Edison, New Jersey
An award-winning and established plaintiff law firm
with twelve offices, seeks an experienced NJ Licensed Personal Injury attorney with five
more years of experience. The Personal Injury attorney will focus on a variety of
Personal Injury cases not limited to auto, motorcycle, truck, or slip-and-fall accidents.
We seek a candidate who will serve as an advocate and an ambassador to the
applicants and claimants and will work positively and diligently for the client with the
paralegals and legal assistants on the team. The attorney must be able to handle
complex Personal Injury cases from intake to verdict or settlement and be extremely
thorough. We are seeking a candidate looking to become an integral step in their career
and willing to stand for the best interest of the clients and Firm. The ideal candidate is
an experienced trial attorney who is compassionate and self-motivated.
Duties & Responsibilities :
Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns and
provide advice.
Develop Strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively.
Review discovery documents and determine the best course of action for each
client in each case.
Take, review, and administer full depositions and oral hearings of cases
witnesses and experts.
Prepare all documents required to file cases. (150 caseload)
Work closely with legal assistants and paralegals to prepare a comprehensive
brief on each case that goes to trial.
Maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences,
based on cased requirements.
Schedule and administer full depositions of cases, witnesses, and experts.
Review discovery documents and determine the best course of action for the
client in each case.
Supervise two paralegals.
Qualifications :
Education, Knowledge, and Skills :
Must have 5 years of plaintiff’s personal injury experience.
Must be licensed in NJ.
Proficiency in negotiating settlement with insurance carriers and resolving
property damage claims.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite
Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
Exhibit organizational skills.
Experience with Trials.
Demonstrate team player and collaborative attributes.
Demonstrate confidentiality.
Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PPT), Case
Management systems such as Smart Advocate., Document Management
systems.
Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills.
Possess tenacity, drive, and compassion.
Quality control – works effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Candidate must be willing to travel to court.
Bilingual in Spanish / English - preferred.
Physical Requirements :
Candidates must be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs.
Sit for prolonged periods of time – 7-8 hours.
The position uses standard office equipment, but is not limited to computers,
printers, phones, and copiers.
Manual dexterity.
Compensation & Benefits : 401K, Medical, Vision, Dental coverage, FSA, life, long-
term disability insurance, 401K plan match, paid time off policy, Paid Firm closed
holidays and Wellness incentives, Discretionary bonus, birthday lunches, holiday
parties, and picnics. We have season tickets to the New Jersey Devils if you love
hockey!
We take care of our clients; they take care of us! If you want to make a difference, we
want you!
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits : 401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule : 8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience :
Personal Injury Law : 5 years (Required)
License / Certification :
NJ Bar (Required)
Company Description
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Company Description
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Salary : $120,000
