Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Newark (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 175.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Annual firm trips

Summer Fridays

Zusammenfassung

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced personal injury attorney to join their team in Newark, NJ. The successful candidate will handle high-stakes personal injury matters and collaborate closely with clients and a dedicated in-office litigation team.

Qualifications include 4+ years of experience in personal injury law, current admission to the New Jersey bar, and strong litigation skills. Enjoy a firm culture with annual trips and summer Fridays that emphasizes performance and camaraderie.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of personal injury attorney experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred).
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey.
• Litigation skills including drafting, depositions, and courtroom appearances.

Aufgaben

• Handle plaintiff-side personal injury matters managing files with urgency and organization.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses.
• Take and defend depositions across a varied personal injury caseload.
• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and motion practice.
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages.

Kenntnisse

Strong litigation skills

Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills

Ability to manage a caseload independently

Trial preparation experience

Spanish language skills

Jobbeschreibung

Pay: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side litigation firm with a proven track record of fighting aggressively for seriously injured clients and their families
• Handle meaningful, high-stakes personal injury matters in a firm that lives and breathes trial advocacy and results
• Work alongside accomplished, collaborative attorneys in a team-oriented environment that combines high performance with genuine camaraderie
• Enjoy standout culture perks including annual firm trips and summer Fridays with an early 4 p.m. close
• Build your career in a mission-driven practice where your work makes a real difference in clients’ lives every day

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Newark, NJ, offering the opportunity to work closely with a cohesive in-office litigation team in one of New Jersey’s most active legal markets.

Note: Candidates must have 4+ years of personal injury attorney experience and be admitted to the New Jersey bar. These are firm requirements; applications that do not meet both criteria cannot be considered.

About Us

We are a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm built on integrity, compassion, and relentless advocacy for the seriously injured. Our diverse team approaches every case with creativity, urgency, and a trial-ready mindset — from the first client meeting through resolution. We are proud of our client-first culture, our collaborative team dynamic, and our reputation for delivering results that matter. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle plaintiff-side personal injury matters from active litigation through resolution, managing files with urgency and organization
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and a full range of litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions across a varied personal injury caseload
• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and motion practice
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and drive matters toward strong outcomes
• Collaborate closely with clients, experts, medical providers, and internal team members throughout the life of the case
• Prepare cases for trial and actively support trial strategy as needed
• Maintain strong client communication and manage expectations with professionalism and empathy

Qualifications

• 4+ years of personal injury attorney experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred)
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey
• Strong litigation skills, including drafting, depositions, and courtroom appearances
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while thriving in a team environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills
• Trial preparation experience is a plus
• Spanish language skills are a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where purpose, performance, and people all matter. You’ll do meaningful plaintiff-side work with real impact — backed by a team that supports you, challenges you, and celebrates wins together. Add in annual firm trips and summer Fridays, and you’ll find a culture that’s as rewarding as the work itself.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance