Personal Injury Attorney

A law firm located in Edison, NJ, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Personal Injury Attorney to join its team. This position is ideal for individuals with 1-6 years of experience in personal injury law, eager to make a difference in the lives of clients while advancing their legal careers. The firm offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and benefits including 401(k), health, and dental coverage, along with disability protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury cases, ensuring effective and strategic advocacy from case inception through settlement or trial
• Conduct in-depth legal research to support case preparation, develop legal strategies, and draft motions, pleadings, and discovery requests
• Handle negotiations with insurance companies and opposing counsel to secure fair and just compensation for clients
• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters, maintaining regular communication with clients to provide updates and explain legal processes
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff to prepare cases for trial, ensuring all necessary documentation and evidence are properly organized
• Attend and participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials, presenting the client’s case in a clear and compelling manner
• Stay up to date with changes in personal injury law, ensuring compliance with regulations and legal developments
• Provide exceptional client service, offering empathetic guidance to individuals facing difficult legal challenges

Qualifications and Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the bar in New Jersey, with the ability to represent clients in the state
• 1 to 6 years of experience in personal injury law or related legal practice
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to explain complex legal concepts to clients in a clear and accessible manner
• A strong track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients, both through settlement negotiations and trial experience
• Compassionate, client-focused approach, with a strong sense of professionalism and ethical conduct
• Experience with legal software and case management systems is a plus

Desirable Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to advocate assertively and persuasively
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A desire for continued professional development and growth in the area of personal injury law

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health and dental coverage
• Disability protection

If you are passionate about helping individuals navigate the challenges of personal injury claims and are looking for an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this position.

This full service law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include medical malpractice, workers compensation, mass torts, criminal defense, family law, and immigration law. The firm's attorneys have been recognized as Top 100 lawyers in New Jersey Super Lawyers as published in New Jersey. The firm has offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Freehold, Hackensack, Newark, Trenton , and New Brunswick in New Jersey.