Associate Attorney

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in Mount Laurel, NJ is seeking an Associate Attorney with general liability litigation experience to join a growing defense practice. The role offers direct client interaction, hands-on courtroom experience, and structured opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative defense team.

The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. from an accredited school, with Bar admission in NJ, NYC or PA, and experience defending general liability or personal injury

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission in NJ, NYC or PA.
• Experience in general liability, casualty defense, or personal injury defense.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Handle all aspects of insurance defense and general liability litigation from inception through resolution or trial.
• Pleadings & Motions: Draft persuasive legal documents, including answers, preliminary objections, motions for summary judgment, and discovery requests/responses.
• Depositions: Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Court Appearances: Represent clients in court for hearings, pre-trial conferences, status conferences, and oral arguments.
• Strategy & Evaluation: Analyze liability, evaluate damages, and formulate clear defense strategies in consultation with senior partners and insurance carriers.
• Client & Carrier Reporting: Maintain regular, clear, and timely reporting to insurance claims adjusters and corporate clients in compliance with billing and reporting guidelines.
• Settlement & Alternative Dispute Resolution: Prepare comprehensive mediation statements, negotiate settlements, and participate in arbitrations or mediations.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Legal Research

Analytical Reasoning

Problem Solving

Local Rules

Education

J.D.

Job description

Associate Attorney - $125-150k

Our client, a well known law firm is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney

withgeneral liability litigation experience to join their growing legal practice.

The ideal candidate will manage a diverse defense caseload involving premises liability, property damage, personal injury and product liability. This position offers direct client interaction, hands-on courtroom experience, and structured opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative defense practice.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management: Handle all aspects of insurance defense and general liability litigation from inception through resolution or trial.

Pleadings & Motions: Draft persuasive legal documents, including answers, preliminary objections, motions for summary judgment, and discovery requests/responses.

Depositions: Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.

Court Appearances: Represent clients in court for hearings, pre-trial conferences, status conferences, and oral arguments.

Strategy & Evaluation: Analyze liability, evaluate damages, and formulate clear defense strategies in consultation with senior partners and insurance carriers.

Client & Carrier Reporting: Maintain regular, clear, and timely reporting to insurance claims adjusters and corporate clients in compliance with billing and reporting guidelines.

Settlement & Alternative Dispute Resolution: Prepare comprehensive mediation statements, negotiate settlements, and participate in arbitrations or mediations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Bar Admission in NJ, NYC or PA.

Experience: Experience in general liability, casualty defense, or personal injury defense.

Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Familiarity with local court rules, procedural rules, and insurance defense practices.

Ability to manage a steady caseload while meeting firm billing metrics and deadlines.