Associate Attorney

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Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

We are a dedicated law firm based in New Jersey, committed to providing comprehensive legal services with a focus on excellence and client satisfaction. Specializing in foreclosure, bankruptcy, real estate, and business law, our experienced attorneys deliver personalized and effective legal solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. We pride ourselves on integrity, professionalism, and a relentless pursuit of justice, building long-lasting relationships with our clients by offering support and guidance throughout their legal journey. Our commitment to innovation and staying ahead of legal trends ensures we provide the most current and effective legal strategies. More than just legal advisors, we are partners in your success, helping individuals, businesses, and financial institutions navigate the complexities of the legal system with confidence and peace of mind.

• 100% paid employee healthcare benefits
• Hybrid work model - Three days in the office two days from home, you choose what days
• 401K + 4% match
• Monthly Bonus
• Director Managing Partner mentorship program

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drafts legal pleadings, notices of hearings, motions, and orders.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, codes, and the like.
• Updates case management system in a timely manner to ensure data integrity.
• Travels to court for court appearances and visits client sites as necessary.

Day-to-day:

• Communicate and collaborate with clients, internal staff, and others to ensure effective case management.
• Identify legal issues/items that require additional review.
• Establish a strong follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met for various pleadings that must be served and filed.
• Prioritize and manage a high volume of files with great accuracy and attention to detail.
• Attend both routine and litigation hearings, as well as settlement conferences, oral arguments, and other court appearances as necessary.
• Manage your own caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Review casework prepared by paralegals and correct it as necessary.

Qualifications

• J.D from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active and in good standing in New Jersey with additional admissions a plus
• Litigation skills including pleading, motion practice, discovery
• Experience in entering time and working in a case management system preferred.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate with other attorneys, staff and clients.
• Must have outstanding interpersonal skills, and able to positively interact and collaborate with clients and employees at all levels.
• Must be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook and Word

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