Associate Attorney

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Cherry Hill, NJ

Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The role offers a collegial environment with opportunities for hands-on experience handling matters for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and individuals. The firm provides training, mentorship, and paralegal support, allowing associates to manage a diverse caseload and engage directly with clients, adversaries, and judges.

Duties

• Represent clients in arbitration, mediation, and trials in state and federal courts.
• Prepare and draft discovery, pleadings, and motions.
• Conduct and defend party and expert witness depositions.
• Evaluate medical issues and prepare causation of injury defense.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy and dispute resolution plans.
• Participate in mock trials and focus groups for large value matters.
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes.
• Draft pretrial and post-trial motions.

Requirements

• Bar license in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Skills

• Persuasive writing and legal research techniques.
• Oral advocacy and professional responsibility.
• Site and accident inspection protocol.
• Deposition and interview skills.
• Trial preparation.

Benefits

• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• Paralegal support.