Stark & Stark ยท 14 hours ago
Litigation Associate
Hamilton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
1+ years expStark & Stark is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Associate for their Hamilton, New Jersey office. The role involves supporting personal injury cases, managing client interactions, and preparing cases for trial under the guidance of experienced attorneys.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Lara Weber
Responsibilities
The candidate will support personal injury cases with the oversight of other attorneys in the practice
Responsibilities will include handling client intakes, depositions, drafting and responding to pleadings, evaluating the merits of a personal injury claim, ascertaining experts, providing guidance and counsel to the clients through effective communication, medical review, negotiating, settling, litigating cases, and actively preparing cases for trial under the mentorship of experienced trial attorneys
Associates will be expected to approach each case with a trial-ready mindset
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of experience
Must be licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Entrepreneurial spirit
Self-directed and detail oriented
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Highly motivated and hardworking
Eager to develop into an elite trial lawyer
Hungry to learn and take ownership in their work
Commitment to mastering both written and oral advocacy skills
Advanced legal analysis and issue-spotting
High-quality legal research and persuasive drafting of pleadings, discovery, and motion practice
Negotiation skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Client relations
Commitment to team culture
Independent problem solver
Strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Ability to interact directly with clients
Self-starter who takes pride in their work
Meets deadlines consistently
Committed to continuous improvement
Preferred
Personal injury experience is a plus
New Jersey judicial clerkship is a plus
Fluency in a second language is a plus
Benefits
Traditional major medical and hospitalization coverage
A prescription plan
A dental plan
A vision plan
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
A profit sharing
A 401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Company
Stark & Stark
Stark & Stark is a law firm that provides legal services in NJ, PA, and NY.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bryan Roberts
Partner
James Creegan
Partner
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