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-$125K per year, based on experience. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists Attorney in initial case evaluation and development of litigation strategy.
• Builds relationships with clients, TPAs, insurers, and employers to ensure prompt case resolution and client satisfaction.
• Evaluates the merits of a workers’ compensation claim.
• Conducts extensive legal research and drafts correspondences, pleadings, appeals and appellate briefs.
• Drafts and responds to written discovery requests.
• Reviews medical records.
• Prepares for and attends trials.
• Represents clients in various legal proceedings, including discovery, motions, and trials.
• Assists in preparing settlement agreements, motions, and briefs.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to New Jersey Bar. Additional admission to Pennsylvania Bar, helpful.
• 1-3 years’ experience in NJ Workers’ Compensation, preferred.
• 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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Paid Time-Off
• Wellness Programs