Description

• Works in a collaborative setting with the attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff in a litigation practice.
• Researches and drafts memoranda and briefs for a variety of legal issues.
• Perform analysis and make or suggest opinions that impact client.
• Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues.
• Regularly interacts with client via personal meetings, teleconference, phone and written/electronic correspondence.
• Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials and/or agencies.
• Represent client in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions and meetings.
• Propounds, reviews and litigates issues arising from Discovery in complex cases
• Prepare and enter daily time entries. 
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

- Law Degree from an accredited law school with admission to the New Jersey Bar.

- 1-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, specifically in research, motion practice and hearing/trial preparation.

- Candidates who have completed a judicial clerkship in the Civil Division or Appellate Division are strongly preferred.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities.

- Strong research, writing, prioritization, time management and organizational skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships.

- Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff.

- Ability to consistently generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts.

- Comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking.

- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.

- Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.