Personal Injury Attorney

Garces & Grabler, P.C.; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New Jersey is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney with at least five years of experience. The ideal candidate will handle various personal injury cases, advocate for clients, and collaborate with a dedicated team. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a 401K plan, medical coverage, and more.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical coverage

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Wellness incentives

Birthday lunches

Holiday parties

Season tickets to the New Jersey Devils

Qualifications

• 5 years of plaintiff's personal injury experience required.
• Must be licensed in NJ.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs.
• Develop strategies to resolve cases favorably.
• Prepare documents required to file cases.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Tenacity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

NJ Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Case Management systems

Document Management systems

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

Garces, Grabler, & LeBrocq, P.C., an award-winning and established plaintiff law firm with twelve offices, seeks an experienced NJ Licensed Personal Injury attorney with five more years of experience. The Personal Injury attorney will focus on a variety of Personal Injury cases not limited to auto, motorcycle, truck, or slip-and-fall accidents. We seek a candidate who will serve as an advocate and an ambassador to the applicants and claimants and will work positively and diligently for the client with the paralegals and legal assistants on the team. The attorney must be able to handle complex Personal Injury cases from intake to verdict or settlement and be extremely thorough. We are seeking a candidate looking to become an integral step in their career and willing to stand for the best interest of the clients and Firm. The ideal candidate is an experienced trial attorney who is compassionate and self-motivated.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns and provide advice.
• Develop Strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively.
• Review discovery documents and determine the best course of action for each client in each case.
• Take, review, and administer full depositions and oral hearings of cases witnesses and experts.
• Prepare all documents required to file cases. (150 caseload)
• Work closely with legal assistants and paralegals to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial.
• Maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences, based on cased requirements.
• Schedule and administer full depositions of cases, witnesses, and experts.
• Review discovery documents and determine the best course of action for the client in each case.
• Supervise two paralegals.
  
  

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Must have 5 years of plaintiff’s personal injury experience.
• Must be licensed in NJ.
• Proficiency in negotiating settlement with insurance carriers and resolving property damage claims.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
• Exhibit organizational skills.
• Experience with Trials.
• Demonstrate team player and collaborative attributes.
• Demonstrate confidentiality.
• Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PPT), Case Management systems such as Smart Advocate., Document Management systems.
• Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possess tenacity, drive, and compassion.
• Quality control – works effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must be willing to travel to court.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English - preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs.
• Sit for prolonged periods of time – 7-8 hours.
• The position uses standard office equipment, but is not limited to computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Manual dexterity.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits: 401K, Medical, Vision, Dental coverage, FSA, life, long-term disability insurance, 401K plan match, paid time off policy, Paid Firm closed holidays and Wellness incentives, Discretionary bonus, birthday lunches, holiday parties, and picnics. We have season tickets to the New Jersey Devils if you love hockey!

We take care of our clients; they take care of us! If you want to make a difference, we want you!

Garces. Grabler, & LeBrocq, P.C. - Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, seek qualified applicants, and make personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

For more information about the position or to apply for employment please complete the online form with your resume, cover letter, writing sample and salary expectation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Experience:

• Personal Injury Law: 5 years (Required)
  
  

License/Certification:

• NJ Bar (Required)
  
  

Ability to Relocate:

• Union, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

Work Location: In person

Company Description

When the people of New Jersey want to find a lawyer, they find us. Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq was founded in 1991 primarily as a personal injury law firm. Today, we have diversified our practice to provide a broad range of legal services. We are one of the few multilingual law firms with more than 100 employees and nearly 35 lawyers representing clients in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Compassionate, Knowledgeable, and Driven Lawyers

The law firm Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq matches each attorney with the client's needs—a personalized approach we’ve found to be a win-win. Our lawyers work as a team to provide expert legal representation for any and all legal matters.

During our initial one-on-one consultation, we’ll help you make the right decisions to resolve your specific legal matter. We use a common-sense approach to ensure effectiveness and affordability. At Garces, Grabler, LeBrocq, we have the resources you can expect of a large law firm while providing the personal attention you deserve.

When the people of New Jersey want to find a lawyer, they find us. Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq was founded in 1991 primarily as a personal injury law firm. Today, we have diversified our practice to provide a broad range of legal services. We are one of the few multilingual law firms with more than 100 employees and nearly 35 lawyers representing clients in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Compassionate, Knowledgeable, and Driven Lawyers The law firm Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq matches each attorney with the client's needs—a personalized approach we’ve found to be a win-win. Our lawyers work as a team to provide expert legal representation for any and all legal matters. During our initial one-on-one consultation, we’ll help you make the right decisions to resolve your specific legal matter. We use a common-sense approach to ensure effectiveness and affordability. At Garces, Grabler, LeBrocq, we have the resources you can expect of a large law firm while providing the personal attention you deserve.

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