Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

• The firm is seeking a Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its growing Hasbrouck Heights office.
• This role offers hands-on litigation experience, significant client interaction, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced trial attorneys.
• The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years of litigation experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage personal injury matters from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from pre-suit through settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• ake and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and case management conferences.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case strategy and status.
• Review medical records and coordinate with medical experts.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff to provide exceptional client representation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey Bar admission required.
• 2–6 years of litigation experience.
• Personal injury experience is required (plaintiff or defense backgrounds welcome).
• Experience handling matters in New Jersey Superior Court.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: $115,000–$140,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Health Insurance (70% employer-paid employee coverage)
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan
• EZ Pass and Gas Allowance available for more senior attorneys (typically after 4–5 years)
• Professional growth opportunities and increased responsibility
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Exposure to a sophisticated and diverse personal injury practice

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Plaintiff or defense personal injury attorney.
• Experience in any personal injury practice area.
• Workers' Compensation experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong third-party personal injury experience preferred.
• Personable, client-facing attorney who enjoys building relationships.
• Self-starter with a proactive, go-getter mentality.
• Comfortable working closely with partners and junior attorneys.
• Looking to grow long-term with a firm that is developing its next generation of leadership.