Litigation Assocaite

Haworth Barber & Gerstman; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with firm match

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, vision and more

Job summary

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC in Hackensack, NJ seeks an associate attorney with 1+ year of defense litigation experience for a hybrid work environment. The firm handles general liability matters for trucking, construction, product manufacturing, and insurance clients.

You will manage your own caseload, appear in court, argue motions, take depositions, participate in trials, and collaborate with senior attorneys and partners. New Jersey Bar admission is required; New York admission is a plus.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Bar Admission is required.
• Attending an accredited law school is required.
• 1+ years of associate attorney experience in defense/plaintiff environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload in general liability matters.
• Go to court, argue motions and conduct depositions.
• Participate in trials and trial preparation; advise clients.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Litigation

Court appearances

Depositions

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree

New Jersey Bar Admission

Law school attendance

Job description

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC is a regional defense firm of 30+ lawyers defending clients in the trucking, construction, product manufacturing, insurance and other industries. This position is for an associate attorney of 1+ years of experience for our Hackensack office. We offer a hybrid work environment and provide flexibility, hands-on litigation experience and an opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters. Cases will involve all forms of general liability, including:

• Catastrophic Injury
• Product Liability

New Jersey Bar Admission and attendance at an accredited law school are required. New York Bar Admission a plus.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

• 401K with firm match
• Hybrid work environment
• Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively foster a firm culture of mentoring, collaboration and diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value the work they produce and those with whom they work. We support flexibility and provide our attorneys with the technology necessary to enhance their hybrid work experience. We seek long-term team members who desire to represent their clients to the best of their ability and learn through collaboration with their team members. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to progress as an attorney and build a long-term career.

Our attorneys manage their own caseloads, go to court, argue motions and conduct depositions. They participate actively in trials, trial preparation and collaborate closely with our senior attorneys and partners. Our attorneys gain exposure to clients and insurance carriers and participate in our formalized mentoring program. We have a well-established track record of promoting from within.

Compensation will be based on experience, education, business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final compensation offered may be outside of the stated range based on appropriate factors.

This is a full time position