Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement's client, a well-established personal injury law firm in Fort Lee, NJ, is seeking a licensed attorney with the NJ Bar and at least two years of personal injury experience to join on-site.

The role handles high-volume cases from intake through trial or settlement, drafts pleadings and discovery, conducts depositions and court appearances, and collaborates with staff while maintaining organized, cloud-based case files.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of personal injury law experience.
• Courtroom and deposition experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage 75–100 active cases efficiently.
• Experience with case management software (Needles/Neos preferred) and MS Office 365.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Case management

Courtroom experience

Tools

Needles/Neos

MS Office 365

Job description

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 75–100 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