Professional Liability Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Professional Liability Associate Attorney for their Hackensack, NJ, office.

Job Overview:

The Professional Liability Associate Attorney will primarily handle professional liability cases (non-medical) and related litigation matters. The ideal candidate should possess strong research and writing skills, with experience in discovery processes and motion practice. Admission to the NJ Bar is required.

Duties:

• Handle professional liability cases, including non-medical malpractice matters
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues related to cases
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including discovery requests, responses, and motions
• Review documents and prepare discovery responses for production
• Argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions as needed
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts effectively and professionally
• Assist senior attorneys in case management and trial preparation
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal trends

Requirements:

• 2 years of litigation experience, preferably with a focus on professional liability
• Strong research and writing skills
• Experience with discovery processes, including document review and preparation of responses
• Admission to the NJ Bar

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software
• Experience with case management software is a plus

Benefits:

The firm offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits plan, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Group term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Optional term life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Aflac
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Referral bonuses
• Paid holidays

The law firm is headquartered in New York, but has offices in Long Island and this location in New Jersey. They have over 150 lawyers to work with their clients, which include individuals, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies. Some of the areas they practice in are corporate and commercial, real estate, professional liabilty, health services, employment and labor, and intellectual property.