Attorney

Milber Makris Plousadis Seiden; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental options

Vision options

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Options

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Plan

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Continuing Legal Education

Job summary

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a multistate civil litigation defense firm, seeks a mid-level defense attorney for our Roseland, NJ office. NJ license required; NY admission a plus. 3–6 years of insurance defense experience preferred. Strong research, writing, and teamwork are essential.

The candidate will handle a caseload with partner supervision, draft motions and pleadings, and participate in hearings, depositions, and mediations. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of insurance defense litigation experience and NJ knowledge.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey in good standing; NY admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with partner oversight.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Research and write memoranda; report to clients.
• Attend hearings, conferences, depositions, and mediations.
• Trial preparation and trial participation.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Research and writing

Deposition exposure

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

New Jersey bar admission

Job description

Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP, a multistate full-service civil litigation defense firm and business partner to the insurance industry, is seeking a highly motivated mid-level defense attorney to join the team in our busy Roseland, New Jersey office. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, dynamic firm that offers a great working environment and potential for advancement. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey and knowledgeable of New Jersey Court Rules. New York admission is a plus but not required. We are looking for the right candidate to join our Team.

Seeking attorney with the following experience:

• 3-6 years' insurance defense litigation experience, licensed in New Jersey and knowledgeable of New Jersey Court Rules and Procedure.

Qualification Requirements:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey and in good standing (Admission in New York a plus)
• Exhibits an in-depth knowledge of New Jersey Court Rules and Procedures
• Demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and legal analysis
• Strong work ethic, ability to manage caseload and work in a team environment
• Highly detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, attending hearings and trials

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing own caseload (with oversight by partners depending on experience level)
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Research and writing of memorandums
• Reporting to clients
• Attending hearings and court conferences
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Attending inspections
• Consulting with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations
• Trial preparation and trial

MMP&S Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Options
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Plan
• AFLAC
• Pet Insurance
• Continuing Legal Education