Associate Attorney

Our Client in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is seeking an Associate Attorney for their office. This is a DIRECT HIRE position, offering $85K-$95K per year, based on experience. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Attorney in initial case evaluation and development of litigation strategy
• Representing casino and hospitality clients in employment-related litigation, administrative proceedings, and internal investigations
• Conducting extensive legal research and drafts correspondences, pleadings, discovery and motions
• Preparing for and conducting deposition
• Preparing for and participating in mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Assisting in preparing settlement agreements, motions and briefs
• Performing other related duties, as assigned

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to New Jersey Bar
• 2-4 years of experience in Defense Litigation; Casino/Hospitality experience preferred
• Strong understanding of Employment Law
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced practice, required
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer software programs