Litigation Attorney

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is seeking a civil litigation attorney to join our New Jersey team in auto liability and general liability defense. You will handle cases from inception to resolution, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.

Bar admission in New Jersey or ability to obtain it is required, along with 5+ years of civil litigation experience. We are a regional defense firm with offices in Philadelphia, North Jersey, and Manhattan, committed to providing

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in automobile negligence or premises liability is a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Barred in the state of New Jersey or able to obtain a bar license in New Jersey.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within the cases.
• A strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills to work with senior attorneys, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cases from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
• Record and disseminate information for clients.
• Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
• Write reports to clients on case status and next steps.
• 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 representation to protect clients’ interests in high-exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation processes to clients.
• Move cases toward cost-effective, fair resolutions.
• Juggle multiple assignments and deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition

Mediation

Arbitration

Legal research

Legal writing

Job description

Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional insurance defense law firm with offices in Philadelphia, North Jersey, and Manhattan 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 a civil litigation attorney to join our New Jersey team in our auto liability practice areas.

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 as various other forms of 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

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 the next steps that will be taken.
• 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 5 years of experience in civil litigation; automobile negligence or premises liability is a plus.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Barred in the state of New Jersey or ability to obtain a bar license in New Jersey.
• The ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within the 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.