Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Synectics Inc.; River Edge (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with 4–10 years of experience to manage a full PI caseload from pre-litigation through trial in New Jersey.

Active NJ Bar license required; you will handle cases from pleadings to settlements, mentor junior staff, and contribute to expanding the firm's Northeast practice. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar license required with 4–10 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience handling both pre-litigation and litigation PI matters.
• Strong courtroom, deposition, negotiation, case management, research and writing skills.
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated leader able to manage a high-volume caseload; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full PI caseload from pre-litigation through trial, including motor vehicle and other PI matters.
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery, and documentation.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, court appearances and settlements.
• Maintain exceptional client communication and collaborate with support staff.
• Mentor and help build a high-performing litigation team and Northeast practice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom skills

Deposition

Negotiation

Case management

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Spanish (nice to have)

Independent leadership

Job description

Our client is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney with 4-10 years of experience to manage a full personal injury caseload from pre-litigation through trial.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage a full personal injury caseload from pre-litigation through trial, including motor vehicle, slip/trip and fall, construction, medical malpractice, and general PI matters.
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee all aspects of case handling, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal documentation.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, court appearances, and negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and defense counsel.
• Maintain exceptional client communication while collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to maximize case outcomes.
• Mentor and help build a high-performing litigation team while contributing to the firm's expanding Northeast practice.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar license required, along with 4-10 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling both pre-litigation and litigation personal injury matters.
• Strong courtroom, deposition, negotiation, case management, legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Self-motivated leader capable of managing a high-volume caseload independently and collaboratively; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses tied to settlements and case results.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching and paid time off.
• Established litigation support team, significant career advancement and leadership opportunities within a nationally expanding firm.