Associate Attorney

Shimberg, Friel and Kaulback, P.C.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Bar renewal fees

CLE fees

Annual bonuses

Origination incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Shimberg, Friel & Kaulback, P.C. is a boutique litigation defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney admitted to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bars (State and Federal Courts) to join our team in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

You will autonomously handle your own civil litigation load in a collaborative, in-office environment with flexible remote work options. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with skill and experience, a retirement plan with employer matching, health and dental insurance,

Qualifications

• Active admission to NJ and PA Bars.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous day-to-day handling of all aspects of civil litigation, including intake, client interaction/reporting, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

Skills

Civil litigation

Client communication

Legal writing

Research skills

Tools

Clio

Job description

Shimberg, Friel & Kaulback, P.C. is a boutique litigation defense firm that represents a wide range of sophisticated clients in varying types of civil disputes, including but not limited to premises liability, liquor liability, products liability, property damage, construction defect, and consumer fraud. We are seeking an Associate Attorney who is admitted to the Bars of both New Jersey and Pennsylvania (State and Federal Courts) to join our team in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Those applying for this position should be capable of autonomously handling his or her own case load.

This opportunity is designed for an attorney looking to build a long-term, valued career at a close-knit law firm. While effectively counseling our valued clients and obtaining the best possible results is paramount, we also foster a culture where the work-life balance of our dedicated team members is equally as important.

• Competitive salary, commensurate with skill and experience.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 100% payment of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar renewal fees.
• 100% payment of Continuing Legal Education fees.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• While not required, origination incentives are offered for generating new client business.
• Paid time off.

Schedule:

• Full-time.
• A hybrid work schedule is available, with flexibility for remote work while maintaining a collaborative, in-office environment.
• Billable hour requirement: 1800 hours per year.

Responsibilities:

• Autonomous day-to-day handling of all aspects of civil ligation, including intake, client interaction/reporting, pleadings, written discovery, depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial.

Qualifications:

• Active admission to the Bars of both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 3-5 years of active civil litigation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and communicate with confidence.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Strong work ethic and results-oriented approach.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Knowledge of Clio file management software is a plus, but not required.