Senior Associate: Personal Injury & Insurance Defense

Jobot; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced attorney for personal injury litigation with responsibilities including managing cases from intake to trial, drafting legal documents, and providing client representation. Candidates should have a Juris Doctorate, 5+ years of experience in tort and insurance defense, and a license to practice in New Jersey. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $160,000, and applicants will benefit from a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of tort and insurance defense experience.
• Current license to practice law in New Jersey.
• Proven experience managing a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of personal injury litigation.
• Defending individuals and corporations in litigation.
• Drafting and arguing motions and negotiating settlements.

Skills

Exceptional negotiation and communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proficiency in legal research software

Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced attorney for personal injury litigation with responsibilities including managing cases from intake to trial, drafting legal documents, and providing client representation. Candidates should have a Juris Doctorate, 5+ years of experience in tort and insurance defense, and a license to practice in New Jersey. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $160,000, and applicants will benefit from a collaborative and flexible work environment.