Works in a collaborative setting with the attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff in a litigation practice.
Researches and drafts memoranda and briefs for a variety of legal issues.
Perform analysis and make or suggest opinions that impact client.
Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues.
Regularly interacts with client via personal meetings, teleconference, phone and written/electronic correspondence.
Draft correspondence in response to questions and/or requests for information from clients, attorneys, judges, officials and/or agencies.
Represent client in legal proceedings that may involve court appearances, administrative hearings, depositions and meetings.
Propounds, reviews and litigates issues arising from Discovery in complex cases
Prepare and enter daily time entries.
Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

Law Degree from an accredited law school with admission to the New Jersey Bar.
1-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, specifically in research, motion practice and hearing/trial preparation.
Candidates who have completed a judicial clerkship in the Civil Division or Appellate Division are strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, efficiently and to establish work priorities.
Strong research, writing, prioritization, time management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with court officials, judges, attorneys and the general public, and to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work within established systems and processes involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff.
Ability to consistently generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts.
Comfortable meeting with clients and public speaking.
Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.