Associate Attorney - Community Association Law

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The opportunity is for an Associate Attorney in Freehold, NJ, working full-time and in-person, focusing on community association law and corporate transactional work. The role offers exposure to diverse legal matters and collaboration with experienced attorneys.

Candidates should hold a JD from an accredited law school, be admitted or pending admission to the New Jersey Bar, and demonstrate strong research, drafting, and negotiation abilities, with excellent organizational skills and the ability

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Assist with case preparation, discovery, evidence organization, and client coordination
• Support attorneys with client consultations and case strategy
• Assist with negotiations and settlement discussions
• Maintain organized case files and track important deadlines
• Research and stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and legal developments
• Assist with legal administrative tasks and documentation as needed
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal staff to provide excellent client service

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

About The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a diverse practice while working alongside experienced attorneys and gaining exposure to a variety of legal matters.

Associate Attorney

Community Association Law

Freehold, NJ

Full-Time | In-Person

About The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a diverse practice while working alongside experienced attorneys and gaining exposure to a variety of legal matters.

The practice includes corporate transactional work, community association law, collections, and other areas of general practice.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Assist with case preparation, discovery, evidence organization, and client coordination
• Support attorneys with client consultations and case strategy
• Assist with negotiations and settlement discussions
• Maintain organized case files and track important deadlines
• Research and stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and legal developments
• Assist with legal administrative tasks and documentation as needed
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal staff to provide excellent client service

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar required or pending
• Proficiency with LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong legal drafting abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team