O'Connor Parsons, Lane & Noble LLC · 9 hours ago
Associate Attorney
Westfield, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expO'Connor Parsons, Lane & Noble LLC is a small to medium-sized law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to manage a litigation caseload and support senior attorneys. The role involves direct client interaction, case strategy development, and various litigation practices including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
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Responsibilities
Meet with prospective and existing clients to evaluate claims/defenses, explain process and strategy, and maintain ongoing communication
Develop case plans, identify key issues, and manage files from intake through resolution (settlement or trial)
Maintain accurate case documentation and meet internal performance and deadline expectations
Draft and negotiate settlement demands and releases; evaluate liability and damages to support resolution strategy
Draft persuasive demand letters supported by factual investigation, records review, and legal analysis
Communicate with opposing counsel, adjusters, and other stakeholders to advance settlement discussions
Draft complaints, answers, affirmative defenses, and related pleadings
Draft and respond to dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including supporting briefs and declarations
Argue motions in court and participate in hearings, conferences, and other appearances as required
Prepare written discovery requests and responses (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission) and manage discovery strategy and deadlines
Conduct and defend depositions, including preparing outlines, reviewing key documents, and coordinating witness preparation
Work with experts and third-party vendors as needed (e.g., records retrieval, court reporters)
Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit lists, motions in limine, trial briefs, and pretrial submissions
Support and/or lead trial activities such as voir dire support, opening/closing preparation, direct and cross-examination, and evidentiary issues
Coordinate trial logistics and collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure readiness
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, case evaluations, and strategy recommendations
Monitor relevant legal developments affecting active matters and advise the team on implications
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license in good standing to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction (or ability to obtain promptly, if applicable)
1–5+ years of litigation experience (level may be adjusted based on firm need)
Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and demand packages
Strong oral advocacy skills, including comfort appearing in court and taking/defending depositions
Excellent writing, organization, and time management skills with consistent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Meaningful trial experience (first-chair or second-chair) and/or arbitration/hearing experience
Negotiation experience with documented settlement outcomes
Experience in the firm's practice area (e.g., personal injury, employment, commercial litigation, insurance defense, premises liability, etc.)
Familiarity with e-filing systems, case management software, and litigation support tools
Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/English or other languages) are a plus
Company
O'Connor Parsons, Lane & Noble LLC
Our personal injury, medical malpractice and employment lawyers have helped thousands of people in New Jersey.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dan Bause
Partner
Gregory B. Noble
Partner
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