Associate Attorney – Litigation

Elgen Staffing; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Cherry Hill is seeking a Litigation Attorney to manage cases from inception to trial. Applicants should have experience with liability defense and strong communication skills. Familiarity with Practice Master software is highly preferred. The position requires a New Jersey Bar license. Apply for immediate consideration!

Qualifications

• Experience managing legal files from inception to trial.
• Ability to prepare legal pleadings and motions.
• Experience in liability defense.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Practice Master software highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage files throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare legal documents and reports.
• Appear in court for hearings.
• Draft motions.
• Appear in court.
• Medical record review.
• Client reporting.

Skills

Experience using Practice Master software

Ability to identify risk

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience with medical records

Education

New Jersey Bar

Tools

Practice Master

Job description

Our client, a prestigious law firm with offices throughout the Northeast, has an immediate need for a Litigation Attorney, to join their winning team in Cherry Hill.

Insurance defense is preferable, but not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage files from inception to trial
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, trial briefs and be involved in negotiating settlements
• Work closely with clients and claims partners to prepare timely reports on litigation
• Draft motions
• Appear in court
• Medical record review
• Client reporting

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience using Practice Master software highly preferred
• Ability to identify risk, review and assess medical records, depositions and other legal documents
• Able to work independently with strong attention to detail along with the ability to organize and prioritize workload working with an electronic diary
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients and customers and negotiate on their behalf
• Demonstrable track record of success in liability defense
• Experience and facility with medical records
• New Jersey Bar required.

Please apply today for immediate consideration!