Associate Attorney

Competitive Salary with Structured Career Development

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Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading regional law firm with more than 100 years of experience in South Jersey and beyond. We tirelessly serve individuals, businesses and government entities, crossing a multitude of industries. Our mission is to take legal representation to the highest level through value-driven interactions that help clients stand stronger, reach higher and push further in the industries and communities they serve.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Engaging and challenging caseload.
The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.

Job Details

Description:

Works in a collaborative setting with the attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff in a litigation practice.
Researches and drafts memoranda and briefs for a variety of legal issues.
Perform analysis and make or suggest opinions that impact client.
Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues.
Regularly interacts with client via personal meetings, teleconference, phone and written/electronic correspondence.
Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials and/or agencies.
Represent client in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions and meetings.
Propounds, reviews and litigates issues arising from Discovery in complex cases
Prepare and enter daily time entries.
Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Law Degree from an accredited law school with admission to the New Jersey Bar.
• 1-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, specifically in research, motion practice and hearing/trial preparation.
• Candidates who have completed a judicial clerkship in the Civil Division or Appellate Division are strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities.
• Strong research, writing, prioritization, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff.
• Ability to consistently generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts.
• Comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
• Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.

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