Associate Attorney

Prevail Recruiting; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid schedule

Paralegal support

Job summary

Prevail Recruiting seeks a New Jersey-licensed Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney for a historic firm in New Jersey. The role features a 4-days-in-office with remote Fridays, a base salary of $120,000–$160,000 plus bonus, and a lighter caseload of 20–30 matters with senior guidance.

Ideal candidate has 2–5+ years PI experience, NJ license, and ability to manage cases independently. Strong support staff and additional compensation based on referrals are offered.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New Jersey.
• 2–3+ years of legal experience.
• Plaintiff-side personal injury experience.
• Experience handling New Jersey matters preferred.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 20–30 plaintiff PI matters.
• Work with the NJ practice partner and senior staff.
• Provide case updates and client communication.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication

Client management

Organization

Time management

Education

JD (Juris Doctor)

Job description

Schedule: 4 Days In-Office / Remote Fridays

Compensation: $120,000–$160,000 Base + Bonus

A highly respected law firm with more than 100 years of history is seeking a New Jersey-licensed Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney to join its growing New Jersey practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with approximately 2-5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience who wants to handle interesting matters without the overwhelming caseload often found at high-volume PI firms.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with the partner leading the firm's New Jersey practice and manage a reasonable caseload of approximately 20–30 plaintiff personal injury matters. Cases are funneled through the partner, giving the incoming attorney the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of their matters while still having senior-level guidance and support.

The office also provides dedicated support staff, including a full-time paralegal and administrative/secretarial support.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New Jersey
• Approximately 2–3+ years of legal experience
• Prior plaintiff-side personal injury experience
• Experience handling New Jersey matters strongly preferred
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and move cases forward
• Strong communication, organization, and client-management skills
• Stable employment history preferred
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the New Jersey office
• Base salary: $120,000–$160,000, depending on experience
• Annual salary review/raises
• Discretionary year-end/Christmas bonus
• Additional percentage-based compensation opportunities depending on case origination/referrals
• Hybrid schedule: four days in-office with remote Fridays