On-Site Personal Injury Associate — Trial-Ready & Impactful

Orion Placement; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonuses

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k, and PTO

Strong administrative support

Modern, paperless systems

Job summary

A respected personal injury law firm in Fort Lee, NJ is seeking a Personal Injury Associate Attorney. The role involves managing a high-volume caseload while drafting legal documents and communicating with clients and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in personal injury law and strong courtroom skills. This position offers competitive pay, full benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in client lives.

Qualifications

• NJ Bar license required.
• Minimum 2 years of personal injury law experience.
• Experience with legal research tools and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume caseload of personal injury files.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage 75-100 active cases efficiently

Courtroom and deposition experience

Tools

Needles/Neos

MS Office 365

Job description

About the job Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the Fort Lee, NJ office.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have an active NJ Bar license and at least 2 years of personal injury law experience.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected personal injury law firm located in Fort Lee, NJ. Known for their dedication to clients and aggressive litigation strategies, they handle a wide range of personal injury matters and have a proven track record of success in delivering strong results.

Job Description

• Manage a high-volume caseload of personal injury files from intake through trial or settlement
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement documents
• Conduct and defend depositions, attend mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Maintain organized, cloud-based case files and ensure deadlines are met
• Communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, experts, adjusters, and opposing counsel
• Utilize legal research tools and case management software to support litigation
• Collaborate with colleagues but also work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of personal injury law experience
• Courtroom and deposition experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage 75100 active cases efficiently
• Experience with case management software (Needles/Neos preferred) and MS Office 365

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work with a top-rated personal injury law firm in Bergen County
• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k, and PTO
• Strong administrative support and modern, paperless systems
• Opportunity to make an impact in the lives of injured clients while advancing your legal career