Margolis Edelstein · 1 week ago
Associate Attorney
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$85K/yr - $150K/yr
1+ years expMargolis Edelstein is a premier insurance defense law firm seeking Associate Attorneys to join their team. The role involves engaging with clients and the court while providing legal research, defense strategies, and litigation support under the guidance of experienced mentors.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal
Hiring Manager
Marilu Galang
Responsibilities
Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, and independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
Prepare complex pleadings, written discovery, depositions (expert/fact/de bene esse), motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies
Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims personnel on legal and factual issues
Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures
Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions
Qualification
Required
J.D. and admission to the bar of the state in which you are seeking a position (admission in other states, such as PA, DE, or WV is a plus)
Minimum 1 year of experience in insurance defense or related setting
Litigation experience required (e.g., taking and defending depositions, preparation and filing of discovery and related motions, oral argument experience, etc.)
Strong writing skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent work ethic
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Potential salary increases 3 times during their first year
Aggressive bonus incentives based on performance
Flexible work schedules
Company
Margolis Edelstein
Margolis Edelstein is a law firm that provides legal services in insurance litigations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bruce Barrett
Partner
Charles Saul
Partner
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