Litigation Associate - Nursing Home Negligence

BCG Attorney Search; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and eye

Generous paid time off

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k) plan with firm contributions

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Litigation Associate for its Nursing Home Negligence group in Hamilton, NJ. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers opportunities for professional development in a challenging yet supportive setting. Requirements include 3–5 years of litigation experience, NJ licensure, and experience in plaintiff nursing home or medical malpractice cases.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of litigation experience required.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
• Experience in Plaintiff's Nursing Home or Medical Malpractice preferred.
• Judicial Clerkship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in litigating nursing home negligence cases.
• Handle a high-volume caseload with limited oversight.
• Evaluate the merits of individual claims and work directly with clients.
• Conduct depositions and draft pleadings and discovery responses.
• Research legal issues for briefs and pleadings.
• Review medical records and discovery materials.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate for their Nursing Home Negligence group in Hamilton, NJ. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research and writing skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an opportunity for professional development in a challenging yet supportive setting.

Duties

• Support and assist in litigating nursing home negligence cases.
• Handle a high-volume caseload with limited oversight.
• Evaluate the merits of individual claims and work directly with clients.
• Conduct depositions and draft pleadings and discovery responses.
• Research legal issues for briefs and pleadings.
• Review medical records and discovery materials.

Requirements

• Three to five years of litigation experience required.
• Experience in Plaintiff's Nursing Home or Medical Malpractice preferred.
• Strong analytical, drafting, writing, research, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven practice.
• Demonstrated teamwork, integrity, and professionalism.
• Experience in negotiating, settling, litigating, and trying cases.
• Judicial Clerkship is a plus.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with firm contributions.