Associate - Workers Compensation, NJ

plug-legal; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Robust benefits suite (medical coverage, 401k, etc.)

Job summary

plug-legal in New Jersey is seeking an Associate Attorney (4-8 years) to join their litigation team. The role involves managing workers' compensation cases and working within a collaborative environment across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience in litigation. This opportunity offers a flexible hybrid working model and a competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of dedicated experience focusing on workers' compensation matters.
• Active member in good standing of the New Jersey State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, managing cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings and motions, managing written discovery.
• Communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals.
• Travel for court appearances and client meetings as needed.
• Deliver high-quality legal services within a collaborative team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical capabilities

Attention to detail

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier litigation team in New Jersey. We are seeking a high-caliber Associate Attorney (4-8 years) to join a thriving and growing regional powerhouse renowned for blending sophisticated legal strategy with a friendly, collegial culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a wide range of workers' compensation matters within a firm celebrated for its legal excellence and expansive reach across 13 locations.

About the Role

As a Workers' Compensation Associate, you will serve as a core member of our expanding New Jersey practice group. You will navigate complex legal and factual issues, developing sound defense strategies for a diverse roster of clients. This role is designed for an experienced practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses sharp critical reasoning, and is ready to integrate into a robust practice that values professional development, mentorship, and seamless team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Claims Management: Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct well-reasoned legal research, and manage workers' compensation matters from inception through resolution.
• Litigation & Trial Advocacy: Draft high-level pleadings and motions, expertly manage written discovery, and independently handle court hearings and trials.
• Proactive Communication: Partner closely with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel, ensuring absolute clarity and adherence to all legal deadlines.
• Mobile Advocacy: Travel as needed for court appearances, client meetings, and depositions across the state.
• Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient, high-quality legal services as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of over 130 legal professionals, upholding the highest standards of client service.

Requirements

• Experience: 4-8 years of dedicated experience, with a primary focus on workers' compensation matters and a demonstrated interest in workers' compensation law.
• Academic Background: JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and exceptional analytical skills.
• Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the New Jersey State Bar.
• Skills: Excellent communication, research, writing, and analytical capabilities, paired with an extreme attention to detail.

Why This Opportunity?

• Regional Prestige: Join a highly respected, growing firm supported by strong leadership, talented mentors, and a deeply collaborative culture across 13 strategic locations.
• Professional Growth: This position is situated in an environment that actively encourages career advancement, business development, and the cultivation of specialized legal expertise.
• Dual-Market Flexibility: Enjoy the unique opportunity to anchor your practice in either our Mt. Laurel or Bedminster office, fully integrated into a cohesive statewide network.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a highly competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses and a robust benefits suite (medical coverage, 401k, and more).

Location / Working Model

• Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ OR Bedminster, NJ.
• Working Model: Our firm values the synergy of in-person collaboration and mentorship. This role operates in a flexible hybrid capacity out of our New Jersey offices, supported by a modern professional environment.