Sarno da Costa D'Aniello Maceri LLC has an excellent opportunity to join our Firm for an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of Personal Injury experience to be based out of our Roseland, NJ office.
Responsibilities:
Immediate client contact and assumption of responsibilities
Demonstrate experience in taking ownership of a client's case - discovery, pleadings, motions; collaboration and mediation; pretrial hearings, motion hearings, and trials
Conduct client meetings and recommend strategies
Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of our clients
Advise our clients on business and legal transactions
Negotiate settlements of legal disputes
Litigating personal injury cases in a courtroom environment
Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their work
The ability to attend/appear in court or before government agencies New Jersey
Comply with all legal standards and regulations
Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
Education/Experience Requirements:
JD degree
New Jersey Bar Admission is required
5+ years of Personal Injury experience
Experience researching complex matters
Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic
Ability to communicate professionally to internal and external clients
Ability to work independently and multi-task required
Previous experience as a trial court law clerk is a plus but not necessary
Ability to build rapport with opposing counsel and/or clients
Personable and professional
Person who takes their responsibilities and career seriously
A team player
Here's what we offer:
Salary commensurate with skill and experience and is negotiable
Competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; retirement plan, life insurance, and PTO.
We also pay for CLE, bar dues, and some approved voluntary bar memberships
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Personal injury law: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
