Attorney/Lawyer

Our client is a boutique general practice law firm with extensive experience representing private clients and a variety of governmental entities. The firm is seeking a licensed in NJ, with 3-5 years’ experience for its litigation practice. All candidates must be able to work independently and have excellent research, writing and communication skills. New York admission a plus. Duties include, but are not limited to:• Meet with clients and review client information; confer with managing member and associate attorneys. • Research laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning, and trends using Westlaw and standard print texts. • Develop strategy by anticipating how the law applies to client's situation; identify and evaluate legal options; preparing contracts, documents and memorandum, apply legal precedents to the client's situation; explain legal strategies and potential actions and obtain client approval for a course of action. • Prepare matters by gathering documents, facts and other material required for the representation; attending meetings, hearings, conference calls, and client meetings; review investigative findings; consult with and engage experts; prepare and interview witnesses; develop arguments and testimony; complete filings, and submissions; supervise paralegals. • Manage files by monitoring schedules; expediting requirements; obtaining and forwarding information. • Appear on behalf of clients or support other attorneys in the firm at meetings or hearings; organizing exhibits and evidence; taking notes; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses arrive as scheduled. • Helps clients by initiating and maintaining contact; preparing clients; keeping clients informed of case status. • Updates knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000