Parra Klein LLC · 19 hours ago
Associate Attorney
Elmwood Park, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expParra Klein LLC is a plaintiff-side personal injury firm dedicated to representing individuals injured due to negligence. They are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to manage personal injury litigation, handle various legal tasks, and work closely with experienced trial attorneys.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of personal injury matters under the supervision of senior attorneys
Draft and respond to discovery demands, including interrogatories, document requests, and requests for admission
Prepare and argue motions in state and federal court
Take and defend depositions
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda of law, briefs, and correspondence
Review and analyze medical records, expert reports, and insurance documentation
Communicate directly with clients, adjusters, opposing counsel, and court staff
Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and drafting opening and closing statements
Attend court conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or eligible for immediate admission); New York Bar admission is a plus
Strong legal writing and research skills
Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and sound professional judgment
A willingness to learn, take ownership of files, and grow within the firm
Preferred
Clerkship experience in the New Jersey Superior Court, Civil Division
Familiarity with New Jersey civil practice, including the Rules of Court, case management, and arbitration/trial procedures
Exposure to personal injury case evaluation, including review of medical records and damage assessments
Federal court experience or admission (or eligibility) to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
New York Bar admission and/or exposure to New York civil practice
Benefits
Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
Early and meaningful case responsibility — this is not a document review position
Exposure to all phases of litigation, including depositions and trial
A collaborative, no-ego team environment where your contributions matter
Opportunity for professional growth as the firm continues to expand
Company
Parra Klein LLC
Parra Klein personal injury attorneys work diligently and compassionately to obtain the highest recovery possible for those who have suffered devastating loss through no fault of their own.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Arlene Parra
Partner
Brian Klein
Partner
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