Pre-Litigation Attorney

Rubenstein Law; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Bonuses

Health, dental, vision

Bereavement leave

Hospital leave

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Rubenstein Law in New Jersey seeks a Pre-Litigation Attorney to manage personal injury cases from intake through pre-complaint stages. You will supervise staff, assess case merits, and guide clients with clear legal advice.

The ideal candidate holds a New Jersey license to practice law and has 2+ years of client contact or negotiation experience, with strong research and communication skills to handle a heavy caseload.

Qualifications

• New Jersey license to practice law is required.
• 2+ years of client contact and/or negotiation experience preferred.
• Strong research and written/verbal communication skills; ability to manage a large caseload.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide direction to a team of staff.
• Evaluate the merits of personal injury cases.
• Provide guidance and counsel to clients.
• Legal research and analysis for pre-litigation matters.
• Negotiate and authorize settlements in the pre-litigation stage.

Skills

Negotiation

Research

Written communication

Client communication

Education

New Jersey license to practice law

Job description

Company Overview

Rubenstein Law has been getting justice for personal injury victims since 1988. Founder Robert Rubenstein and CEO Nicole Armstrong have grown Rubenstein Law to over 50 Attorneys, including 20 Partners,12 board-certified litigators, and over 400 supporting professionals.

Today, Rubenstein Law is recognized as a premier name in Personal Injury, representing clients in a variety of case claims, including auto injuries, slip and fall injuries, catastrophic injuries, premise liability, medical malpractice, child & birth injury, motorcycle accident cases, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. Rubenstein Law's Mass Tort division represents clients nationwide in defective products, dangerous drugs, and chemical cases.

With a strong reputation for success and billions of dollars won for clients, Rubenstein Law continues to grow to meet the needs of victims nationally. As the Firm expands, Rubenstein Law is committed to providing every single client with the excellent care and attention that has built the Firm's reputation and success.

Job Summary

Our Pre- Litigation Attorneys are responsible for all aspects of a personal injury case (up to the filing of a complaint).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide direction to a team of staff members
• Evaluate the merits of a personal injury case
• Provide guidance and counsel to clients
• Medical case review
• Research and legal analysis
• Negotiate and authorize settlements in the pre-litigation stage

Qualifications and Skills

• A license in good standing to practice law in New Jersey
• At least two years of experience with client contact and/or negotiation experience
• Strong research, verbal, and written communication skills
• The ability to handle a large and active caseload
• Prioritization of client representation and customer service
• Excellent investigator and problem-solver skills
• Success providing direction and guidance to a team of staff
• Formidable negotiation skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 8-paid holidays
• Bonuses
• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, and other medical coverages)
• Bereavement Leave
• Hospital Leave
• Group and Optional Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching