Litigation Associate (Personal Injury)

Bressler, Amery & Ross

Share Bressler, Amery & Ross, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks a Litigation Associate for its’ Florham Park, NJ office. The Litigation Associate attorney is responsible for assisting and/or managing a caseload involving personal injury defense matters. Job responsibilities include: Conduct discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other similar proceedings. Work closely with Principals to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling, and case trials and hearings. Provide guidance to clients on legal opinions, rights, and obligations. Remain current with changes in the law; understand a variety of disciplines involved with cases being defended. Outstanding research and analytical skills are critical. Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Admission to the NJ Bar; admitted to the NY Bar is a plus. A minimum of 5 years’ litigation attorney experience. Knowledge of business law and specific understanding of the operations and requirements of clients. Experience and ability appropriate to the level of cases being handled. Member in good standing of the state bar(s). Knowledge of state law is essential. Superb creativity, perseverance, cognitive and reasoning abilities. Strong analytical skills used for complex legal issues. Ability to appraise, interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems; Must be able to concisely and accurately communicate, both orally and in writing. Proficient in conducting legal research. Excellent interpersonal skills. Maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with others, including peers and Principals of the firm. Send resume via email to: hr@bressler.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran.
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Personal Injury, Commercial
Experience
5+ years
Type
Law Firm