Trial Attorney — Personal Injury Litigation

morganmorganjobsapplynow; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice of plaintiff's lawyers and supporting staff in our Jersey City office. The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability / automobile accident cases in litigation representing plaintiffs in Arizona.

The lawyer's responsibilities will be focused on litigating cases, including trial prep and trial, but will not have to generally handle pre-suit matters.

Qualifications

• Law degree (J.D.) from a fully accredited law school.
• An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association in NJ
• Ideally 3+ years of Personal Injury / auto liability / MVA experience
• Ability to manage high volume of litigation cases
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Self-starter driven by long-term career goals
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of litigation cases
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Litigation

Client communication

Trial preparation

Education

J.D. / Juris Doctor

Job description

Morgan & Morgan is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice of plaintiff's lawyers and supporting staff in our Jersey City office. The Litigation Attorney will handle motor vehicle liability / automobile accident cases in litigation representing plaintiffs in Arizona.

The lawyer's responsibilities will be focused on litigating cases, including trial prep and trial, but will not have to generally handle pre-suit matters.