Attorney- Associate

STARK & STARK P C • Hamilton Township, NJ

19d • $130,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Stark & Stark has a full-time opening for a Personal Injury Litigation Associate in our Hamilton, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal research and writing skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and be self-directed and detail oriented. Candidates must be able to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will have an extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging but collegial environment. This position is ideal for an associate who is highly motivated, hardworking, and intellectually curious. We are looking for someone who is hungry to learn, takes ownership in their work, and is committed to mastering both written and oral advocacy skills.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience
• The candidate should excel in the following areas: Advanced legal analysis and issue-spotting High-quality legal research and persuasive drafting of pleadings, discovery, and motions Written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy Client relations Commitment to team culture Independent problem solver
• The candidate should possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to interact directly with clients, colleagues, adversaries and the Courts.
• We are seeking a self-starter who takes pride in their work, meets deadlines consistently, and is committed to continuous improvement.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

• Personal injury experience is a plus
• New Jersey appellate clerkship is a plus
• Fluency in a second language is a plus

Responsibilities

• The candidate will support personal injury cases with the oversight of other attorneys in the practice.
• Responsibilities will include intensive legal research and writing, developing discovery strategies and drafting discovery materials, interacting with both potential and existing clients, preparing for and eventually conducting depositions, drafting and responding to pleadings, motions and discovery requests, developing litigation strategies and themes, retaining and working with experts, actively preparing cases for trial under the mentorship of experienced trial attorneys and supporting those attorneys at trial.

Benefits

• Stark & Stark is committed to the health and well-being of its staff members. The firm offers a full range of benefits, including 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, and a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed