Unclassified - Paterson, NJ

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Paterson, NJ
51-100 employees

About the position

We are seeking recent law school graduates who are passionate about becoming trial lawyers and are eager to represent real people in the courtroom. This position is not for those who wish to spend their careers reviewing documents or working in corporate law; instead, we are looking for individuals who thrive on excitement and are motivated by the desire to help clients. As a litigation associate at our leading personal injury law firm in Bergen County, NJ, you will join a team of 30 personal injury trial attorneys, including 12 who are NJ-certified civil trial attorneys. Our firm is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation and client-focused service, and we pride ourselves on our collaborative and dynamic work environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced attorneys and develop your skills in various aspects of litigation, including client intake, discovery, and trial preparation. You will be part of a winning team that values strong work ethics, good writing skills, and a unique understanding of building and proving damages models. We are looking for candidates who are not only academically strong but also possess the character and commitment necessary to succeed in the field of personal injury law. If you are serious about your career and want to make a difference in the lives of injured clients, we encourage you to apply and showcase your passion for trial law.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • Recent Law School Graduate
  • Admission to NJ Bar in good standing (NY Bar not necessary, but a plus)
  • Strong academic background
  • Past life experiences demonstrating character and commitment
  • Strong desire to learn the art of litigation from 16 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 salary
  • Understanding of legal medicine a plus
  • Computer skills with Microsoft Word and Outlook
  • Second language skills are a plus, e.g., Spanish

Nice-to-haves

  • Understanding of legal medicine
  • Second language skills, e.g., Spanish

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Free employee medical coverage
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