Civil Litigation Attorney - Hybrid

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

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin, a mid-size regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Manhattan, and North Jersey, seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our New Jersey team in personal injury practice. Hybrid/remote arrangement based on experience.

The successful candidate will handle pleadings, depositions, and complex litigation, maintain a large caseload, and work closely with senior attorneys. NJ bar required; PA/NY bars a plus.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in insurance defense.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Bar admission in New Jersey; PA and/or NY bars a plus.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and deadlines.
• Strong judgment and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the legal profession.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other filings.
• Record and disseminate information for clients.
• Summarize medical records and key evidence.
• Prepare client reports with status updates.
• Research issues and analyze conflicting authorities.
• Take and defend depositions; participate in arbitrations.
• Attend court appearances, both in-person and virtual.
• Represent clients in complex, high-exposure cases.
• Explain litigation processes to clients.
• Manage cases toward cost-effective resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Depositions

Mediations/arbitrations

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Billing experience

Education

New Jersey Bar Admission

Job description

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 seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our New Jersey team in our personal injury practice area. This position can be hybrid/remote based on experience.

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

• 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.