Associate Attorney

Leitner, Tort, DeFazio & Brause, P.C.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leitner, Tort, DeFazio & Brause, P.C. in Edison, New Jersey seeks an Associate Attorney to support Workers’ Compensation matters. The ideal candidate will be professional, motivated to learn, and possess excellent organizational skills. The role involves research, drafting, and supervised work on various projects with opportunities for professional growth.

Remote hearings are available in specific vicinages, with a focus on developing future leadership and potential partnership within the firm.

Qualifications

• JD required and admission to the NJ bar.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organized and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Experience in Workers’ Compensation or related practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings.
• Assist with the discovery process by administering depositions, issuing interrogatories, and reviewing documents.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Perform legal research.
• Make court appearances as necessary.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills due to significant client contact.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organized

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

NJ bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

***Location is in Edison, New Jersey***

We are a busy Central New Jersey Defense Firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation Law. We service every vicinage within the State of New Jersey. We have a diverse client base including carriers, governmental entities and sports teams. We have an opening for an Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate for this position is professional and motivated to learn, with excellent organizational skills. Candidate will work under the supervision of experienced counsel, assisting with legal research and specific projects. Remote Hearings are available in specific vicinages at direction of the Court. Partners focus and emphasize professional development and cultivate an environment to help Associate Attorneys grow both personally and professionally. We look forward to a candidate who is motivated to become a partner.

Qualifications:

-Completion of Law School with JD and admission to the NJ bar.

-Effectiveness and reliability regarding communications and meeting deadlines.

-Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

-Positions available for experienced Workers’ Compensation attorneys and recent

Graduates.

-Organized and efficient.

-Proficient in current technology, (Microsoft Office Suite, Excel)

-A dynamic individual who is also a team player with a passion for law and a commitment to excellence.

Associate Attorney Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings
• Assist with the discovery process by administering depositions, issuing interrogatories, and reviewing documents
• Negotiate settlements
• Perform legal research
• Make court appearances as necessary
• Must have strong interpersonal skills since there is significant client contact