Associate Attorney
About The Position
Lydecker is seeking an associate attorney with 0-7 years of experience for its Doylestown PA or Jersey City office. The position is hybrid. The applicant should be admitted to practice in NJ. Dual admission is preferred. A driver’s license is required. The firm provides extensive training to its new associates. Under the supervision of a partner, the associate will be handling a variety of cases, including the defense of casualty, professional liability, and employment matters. If you possess a strong work ethic and want to work in our northeast defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you! This is a hybrid position for our Jersey City. Candidates that are currently clerking and able to start in the fall are welcomed to apply!
Requirements
- NJ and/or NY bar license in good standing
- JD from an ABA approved law school
- 0-7 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in General liability, Labor and employment, property and causality or any insurance defense litigation
- Previous experience should include working on up to 25+ cases at once, attending and defending depositions, taking depositions, appearance in court, motion and discovery drafting
- Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
- Ability to type and operate office equipment
- Be self-motivated and a self-starter
- Work well independently
- Possess strong client communication skills
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
- Listens and gets clarification
- Responds well to questions
- Participates in meetings when required
- Writes clearly and informatively
- Edits work for spelling and grammar
- Varies writing style to meet needs
- Presents numerical data effectively
- Able to read and interpret written information
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Prioritizes and anticipates work needs
- Works well under occasional periods of pressure and short deadlines
- Keeps client and firm information confidential at all times
- Understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers
- A driver’s license is required
Nice To Haves
- Dual admission (NJ and NY bar license)
- Mediation and trial experience a plus but not required
- Use of Microsoft products is preferred
Responsibilities
- Must be willing and able to bill a minimum
- Draft/review and respond to petitions/complaints, motions, and written discovery
- Attend hearings and meetings with clients when requested
- Prepare for and attend depositions
- Assist with preparation for mediations and trials
Benefits
- One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners
- Salary range depending on depth and years of experience ($100k-150k)
- Quarterly bonuses based on your billable hours
- Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible work hours
- Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
- Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Optional Critical Illness Insurance
- Optional Cancer Insurance
- Optional Hospitalization Insurance
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Optional Flexible Spending Account
- 401k after one calendar year of employment
- Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well-being
- Collegial work environment
- Paid parking or commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
