Personal Injury Attorney

Barreto Law Firm; Rockaway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

CLE coverage

Malpractice insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Barreto Law Firm in New Jersey seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to manage high-volume personal injury litigation from filing to resolution. The ideal candidate will handle depositions, motions, and court appearances, and provide strategic direction to the staff.

The role emphasizes independence, critical thinking, and strong English writing and communication skills. Hybrid schedule with some in-office needs is available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, specifically in personal injury
• Strong writing and communication skills in English
• Ability to manage cases independently and think critically

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases in litigation from filing through resolution
• Draft, review, and approve pleadings, motions, and legal documents
• Conduct depositions and attend court appearances
• Review and analyze expert reports
• Oversee and support paralegals
• Answer legal questions and provide case direction to staff
• Assist with intake coordination and case strategy
• Ensure cases are properly litigated to maximize recovery

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join a growing law firm with a high-volume caseload. This role is essential to managing litigation cases, appearing in court, and supporting internal team operations.

The ideal candidate is experienced, proactive, and able to independently handle litigation matters from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases in litigation from filing through resolution
• Draft, review, and approve pleadings, motions, and legal documents
• Conduct depositions and attend court appearances
• Review and analyze expert reports
• Oversee and support paralegals
• Answer legal questions and provide case direction to staff
• Assist with intake coordination and case strategy
• Ensure cases are properly litigated to maximize recovery

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of litigation experience (personal injury required)
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
• Ability to manage cases independently
• Strong writing and communication skills in English
• Ability to think critically and handle complex cases

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising paralegals or legal staff
• Background in personal injury (plaintiff or defense)
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred, not required)
• $130,000
• Paid time off, holidays, vacation, and sick time
• CLE (Continuing Legal Education) coverage
• Malpractice insurance
• 401(k) plan

Schedule

• Full-time
• Hybrid (primarily remote with occasional in-office needs)

Hiring Process

• Initial interview
• Reference checks
• Paid evaluation task (litigation-related assignment) before final offer