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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Community Association Law
Freehold, NJ
Full-Time | In-Person
About The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a diverse practice while working alongside experienced attorneys and gaining exposure to a variety of legal matters.
The practice includes corporate transactional work, community association law, collections, and other areas of general practice.
What You’ll Do
Community Association Law
Freehold, NJ
Full-Time | In-Person
About The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a diverse practice while working alongside experienced attorneys and gaining exposure to a variety of legal matters.
The practice includes corporate transactional work, community association law, collections, and other areas of general practice.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Assist with case preparation, discovery, evidence organization, and client coordination
- Support attorneys with client consultations and case strategy
- Assist with negotiations and settlement discussions
- Maintain organized case files and track important deadlines
- Research and stay current on applicable laws, regulations, and legal developments
- Assist with legal administrative tasks and documentation as needed
- Manage multiple matters while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal staff to provide excellent client service
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar required or pending
- Proficiency with LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong legal drafting abilities
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team