Personal Injury Attorney

Jobot; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Jobot in New Jersey is seeking a licensed personal injury attorney to represent clients in court and before government agencies, managing depositions, motions, and trials from filing to verdict. You will conduct legal research and analysis to interpret statutes and precedents, and you will draft documents such as complaints, motions, and settlement agreements with precision and clarity.

The role requires delivering effective client counsel, coordinating with opposing counsel and judges, and

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in New Jersey.
• Minimum 1 year of personal injury litigation experience.
• Proven depositions and trials experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, case management and client relations.
• Ability to handle a high caseload with detail orientation.
• Excellent negotiation and mediation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies in personal injury cases.
• Conduct research and analysis to interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as complaints, motions, and agreements.
• Manage all phases of personal injury litigation including trials, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judicial officers, and team members.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Trial experience

Client relations

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Licensed to practice law in New Jersey

Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Details

Represent clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in personal injury cases.

Conduct research and analysis of legal problems to interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.

Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.

Manage all phases of personal injury litigation including jury trials, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.

Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judicial officers, and team members.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a personal injury attorney.
• Proven experience in conducting depositions and trials.
• Proficient in legal research, legal writing, case management, and client relations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a high case load and a great attention to detail.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to mediate disputes.

Why join us?

• 401K Match
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.