Associate (Criminal Defense)

Connell Foley LLP.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Job summary

Connell Foley LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join our White Collar Criminal Defense practice group out of our Hackensack office. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, especially with motions, and show a willingness to handle criminal work.

Prosecutorial or Public Defender experience and admission in New Jersey are preferred. The firm offers competitive salaries and strong benefits, including 401(k) and medical/dental coverage.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Ability and desire to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a team.
• Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

Skills

Strong writing

Motions

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Confidential information handling

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Connell Foley LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join our White Collar Criminal Defense practice group out of our Hackensack office.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Strong writing skills, specifically with motions
• Willingness to do criminal work
• Clinical work while in law school preferred
• Prosecutorial or Public Defender experience preferred
• Admitted in New Jersey and/or passed the bar exam

Qualified candidates should :

• JD from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials;
• Ability and desire to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position and substantive area evolves;
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team;
• Ability to develop new relationships and foster teamwork at all levels;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving and oral and written communication skills; and
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.

Connell Foley LLP offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including profit sharing, 401(k), and medical and dental coverage. Exact compensation based on experience.

Connell Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.