Civil Litigation Attorney

Goldberg,-Miller-; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our New Jersey team in the personal injury practice area. We are a mid-size regional insurance defense firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan and North Jersey, committed to aggressive advocacy and client results.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of insurance defense experience, strong deposition and trial skills, and excellent research and writing abilities.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Member in good standing with the New Jersey bar; Pennsylvania and/or New York bar a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate information on behalf of clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients summarizing case status and analysis.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation to protect clients' interests in defense of complex litigation.
• Explain litigation processes to clients and colleagues.
• Take charge of cases to move toward cost-effective resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and deadlines.

Skills

Insurance defense

Deposition experience

Research and writing

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission – New Jersey

Job description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a mid-size regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey that has been successfully litigating cases for its clients for close to four decades. We are an aggressive and talented team of trial attorneys who are dedicated to getting the best results for our clients.

We are seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our New Jersey team in our personal injury practice area.

As one of the region’s prominent civil law firms, we are recognized for our successful representation of individuals and companies facing liability relating to automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work related accidents, as well various other forms general liability. Since the firm’s inception, we have also worked with our clients in combating healthcare and insurance fraud throughout the region and have cemented ourselves as one of the region’s top firms in this arena.

Responsibilities

Our attorneys get REAL responsibilities from day one. Talented attorneys get full ownership of a case from inception to resolution meaning they are the point person for the day to day responsibilities and handle all aspects.

• Drafting of pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients summarizing the status of the case and analyzing the case faults.
• Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
• Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
• Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
• Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process.
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in insurance defense.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Member in good standing with the New Jersey bar. Membership in the Pennsylvania and/or New York bar are an added plus.
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
• The ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within cases.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
• Experience billing for your time.

Salary

From $130,000 per year and up, depending on experience and skill level.

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws. At Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.