Workers Comp/Insurance Defense Attorney Licensed in NJ

Moore Ingram Johnson and Steele, LLP is a full service 100-lawyer A.V. rated firm based out of Marietta, GA with 8 locations across the United States. We believe in quality legal representation and are dedicated to providing the best legal services and personalized attention to each and every one of our clients.

Our Philosophy at Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele is, we believe that for quality legal representation, a firm must address the law and the specialized needs of each individual client. We are dedicated to providing the best quality legal services and personalized attention to each and every one of our clients. We believe that our clients deserve no less.

Our Firm was founded in 1984 with that philosophy and it remains the very core of our practice today. An exceptional degree of service is what sets us apart from other firms and enables us to form long-term, beneficial relationships with our clients.

We are seeking an Associate Attorney for our growing Workers ‘Compensation practice in the state of New Jersey. We opened an office in 2024 and looking for 1-2 attorneys to help us continue to represent our current clients and build new business. We are not new to opening new offices. We have already grown our practice to KY, TN, PA and FL and NJ is our next expansion. We are looking at candidates with 2-3 years of litigation experience. The responsibilities of this position include the full litigation process, including drafting, writing, researching and effective communication with clients, as well as moving cases through the litigation process in accordance with court and client mandated deadlines.

Minimum requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience
• Licensed NJ
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office and familiar with legal case management software, currently using Clio

What will your day look like:

• Draft pleadings, motions, & settlement agreements (Answers, Third-Party Complaints, Cross/Counterclaims, discovery (requests and responses), motions to compel, motions for summary judgment, subpoenas for deposition, etc.)
• Review, analyze, and summarize discovery and conduct fact investigations for file management and drafting updates to clients.
• Communicate with clients, opposing parties, experts, and non-parties.
• Prepare clients for, defend, and take depositions.
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in Mediations.
• Conduct Legal Research on variety of issues relevant to case(s).

Benefits:

· Incentive plan worth up to $15,000 per calendar year

· Paid time off

· Medical, Dental and Vison as well as supplemental offerings for benefits

· 401K with a matching program

· CLE reimbursement

At Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele, we treat attorneys as professionals and provide the support they need to deliver excellent legal work to our clients. We also value an entrepreneurial mindset as we continue to grow.

Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele is an equal opportunity employer with competitive salary and benefits packages.

For more information, please visit us a www.mijs.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Workers' compensation law: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairfield, NJ 07004 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfield, NJ 07004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15,000 - $95,000