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Parker McCay P.A. · 2 months ago

First-Year Associate Attorney

Parker McCay P.A. is seeking a First-Year Associate Attorney to join their team. The role involves working under the supervision of senior attorneys to conduct legal research, draft documents, and represent clients in various legal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues
Draft and answer written discovery
Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials and/or agencies
Research and interpret facts and law dealing with intricate problems and situations involving the individual practice area including: tort litigation, including defense of complex injury actions, and commercial litigation, including lender liability, business disputes, contract claims, trade secrets and other complex commercial transactions
Represent client in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions and meetings

Qualification

Law degreeNew Jersey Bar admissionJudicial clerkshipDrafting skillsLeadership potentialInterpersonal skillsTime managementAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Law degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admission to the New Jersey Bar, or pending admission to the New Jersey Bar (with prior passage of the New Jersey or Multi-State Bar Exam with waiving rights to New Jersey), required at time of employment
Drive, energy, leadership potential and high professional standards
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail
Strong drafting skills required
Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with clients, staff, court officials, judges, attorneys and the general public to maintain effective working relationships
Strong time management, prioritization and organizational skills
Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals and office staff
Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques

Preferred

New Jersey judicial clerkship preferred
Additional Bar admissions are a plus, but not required

Company

Parker McCay P.A.

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Parker McCay provides comprehensive legal services to financial institutions, insurance companies, major and national corporations, medium and small businesses, non-profit groups, professional associations, municipalities and government, real estate developers, as well as individuals.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Carolyn Rutsky
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer
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Sheila Mints
Partner
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