Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Personal Injury Trial Attorney in Teaneck, NJ, to join their legal support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible, detail-oriented, and skilled in anticipating the needs of the assigned Partner while managing client interactions professionally and promptly. This role requires multitasking abilities and strong organizational skills.

Duties

• Demonstrate a strong desire to help clients.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a winning team.
• Develop and prove damage models uniquely.
• Formulate case strategies with legal intelligence.
• Exhibit good writing, organizational, and computer skills.
• Show a strong desire to achieve results for injured clients.
• Engage with the latest cutting-edge technologies.
• Utilize second language skills, if available.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in New Jersey personal injury civil litigation.
• Admission to NJ Bar (NY Bar admission is a plus).
• Civil Trial Certification or eligibility.
• Experience in medical malpractice and/or product liability.
• Proven track record in managing catastrophic and serious injury cases.
• Federal court experience is a plus.
• Exemplary writing skills and a solid work ethic.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the NJ Bar.
• Civil Trial Certification or eligibility.

Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and case strategy formulation.
• Ability to work with advanced legal technologies.

Benefits

• Free employee medical coverage with paid deductible.
• Vision and dental coverage at a minimal surcharge.
• Life insurance and supplemental disability coverage.
• Voluntary AFLAC and pet insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Accrued paid sick leave.
• Paid time off days along with major federal holidays.