Personal Injury Attorney

Orion Placement; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Clifton, NJ, seeks an attorney to manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload from inception to resolution, including depositions, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.

The role focuses on practicing law rather than business development, working with experienced litigators in a collaborative team, with opportunities for courtroom experience and meaningful client advocacy. Active NJ license and 2+ years of litigation required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• 1+ year of personal injury litigation experience required.
• Strong legal writing, communication, negotiation, and case management skills.
• Courtroom, deposition, and motion practice experience is highly valued.
• Desire to build a long-term career in plaintiff personal injury litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct depositions, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Develop case strategy and work closely with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and support staff to achieve successful outcomes.
• Evaluate claims, analyze evidence, and advocate aggressively on behalf of injured clients.
• Maintain strong client communication and provide exceptional client service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Negotiation

Case management

Client communication

Job description

• Join a well-established, high-volume plaintiff litigation team with a steady pipeline of new cases.
• Focus on practicing law rather than generating business or building your own book.
• Handle meaningful litigation work with opportunities to grow your courtroom experience.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Build a long-term career representing injured clients and making a real impact on their lives.
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential based on performance.

Location: Clifton, NJ - Enjoy the benefits of an on-site, collaborative office environment where you'll work closely with experienced litigators and support staff.

Note: Applicants must be actively licensed to practice law in New Jersey and have at least 2+ years of litigation experience and 1+ year of personal injury litigation experience, but experienced civil litigators with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are a respected plaintiff-side litigation practice dedicated to helping individuals obtain the justice and compensation they deserve after serious injuries. Our team is collaborative, client-focused, and committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while providing attorneys with the resources, support, and consistent caseload needed for long-term success. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a plaintiff personal injury litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct depositions, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Develop case strategy and work closely with clients throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and support staff to achieve successful outcomes.
• Evaluate claims, analyze evidence, and advocate aggressively on behalf of injured clients.
• Maintain strong client communication and provide exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• 1+ year of personal injury litigation experience required.
• Strong legal writing, communication, negotiation, and case management skills.
• Courtroom, deposition, and motion practice experience is highly valued.
• Desire to build a long-term career in plaintiff personal injury litigation.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a supportive team where attorneys are given the resources, mentorship, and steady flow of cases needed to thrive. We value collaboration, professional growth, and outstanding client advocacy while providing an environment where you can focus on achieving excellent results and building a rewarding long-term career.