Associate Attorney - New Jersey - Remote - Professional Partners Group
Newark, NJ
About the Job
Associate Attorney - 1 year of experience
Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote – MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON FOR COURT, PRIMARY RESIDENCE MUST BE IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Candidates must reside in New Jersey.
We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in New Jersey. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in New Jersey.
Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
Qualifications:
- Experience drafting legal documents, such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload.
Must be currently admitted to practice law in New Jersey (multiple-state admission is a big PLUS)
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus
What We Offer:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
Training & Guidance
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
401K Benefits with Employer Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Promotion & Growth opportunities
Team-building Events sponsored by the Firm
An incredible team of smart and supportive people!