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Roseland, NJ, United States

Associate Attorney for Roseland office

Attorney

2-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Roseland, NJ, is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will represent clients in all phases of litigation, demonstrating meticulous compliance with billing and reporting guidelines. This role requires attending court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences, conducting complex legal research, and drafting various legal documents. Admission in NY and NJ is a prerequisite, and the candidate should possess superior court knowledge and advocacy skills.

Duties:

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery.
• Ensure meticulous compliance with firm and client billing and reporting guidelines.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery.
• Draft discovery demands and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, settlement agreements, pleadings, and legal memoranda in accordance with client guidelines.
• Utilize superior court knowledge and experience in arguing cases.
• Demonstrate proficiency in drafting briefs and pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, time management, and adherence to strict deadlines.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be proficient in Westlaw and/or Lexis.

Requirements:

• Admission in NY and NJ is required.
• 4-8 years of experience handling defense of general liability and property claims.
• Superior court knowledge and experience in arguing cases.
• Experience drafting briefs and pleadings.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Westlaw and/or Lexis.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in NY and NJ.

Skills:

• Superior court knowledge and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Westlaw and/or Lexis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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