Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Harrell Law Firm LLC; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrell Law Firm LLC in North Bergen, NJ seeks a motivated Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join our team. You will handle all aspects of personal injury litigation, from discovery to depositions, with opportunities to appear in court and argue motions.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of PI experience or a completed clerkship, excellent communication, empathy for clients, and a commitment to maximizing client recovery while maintaining professionalism.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited school.
• Bar admission in New Jersey or clearly eligible to sit for the bar.
• Prior PI litigation experience is a plus.
• Spanish language fluency is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Make court appearances and argue motions.
• Draft briefs, affidavits, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Meet with clients and gather information for cases.
• Assist in discovery and prepare for depositions.
• Organize case files and manage deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.
• Collaborate with paralegals and other attorneys on cases.

Skills

Client communication

Empathy

Attention to detail

Organization

Spanish language

Trial readiness

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (New Jersey)

Tools

Lexis

Case Management Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Personal Injury Associate Attorney to join our team. We provide five-star legal service through our commitment to Communication, Respect, Professionalism and Accountability. We are proactive and look to maximize our client’s recovery and minimize the delays so many injured client’s experience. This position is ideal for attorneys who have completed a clerkship or attorneys with 1-3 years’ experience in personal injury litigation. The Associate will gain valuable experience in all aspects of personal injury practice. The Associate will make court appearances, write briefs, meet with clients, prepare discovery, attend depositions, argue motions in court, and, when ready, become a trial attorney.

Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Assists in discovery, including drafting interrogatories, obtaining documents, and attending depositions.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Organizes and maintains case files and legal documents.
• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with court deadlines, schedules, and procedural requirements.
• Provides general administrative support to the legal team.
• Works with our bodily injury team, including our attorneys and paralegals, to give five-star service to our injured clients.
• Works well with assigned paralegals
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Prior experience in personal injury litigation is a plus.
• Spanish language fluency a plus.
• Empathy for our clients is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong desire to help others.
• Interest in becoming a trial lawyer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in Lexis.
• Experience with Case Management Software is a plus.