Job Description
Associate Attorney – Personal Injury
📍 Mercer County, New Jersey
We are a small, tight-knit personal injury law firm in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility and a clear path for professional growth within a collaborative firm environment.
About the Firm
Our firm is built on strong relationships- not only with our clients, many of whom are long-time clients of the firm, but with our legal community. We value high-quality legal work and a genuinely supportive team culture. As a small practice, we work closely together, prioritize open communication, and take pride in a culture of shared success. We believe professional growth, financial success, and a healthy work environment should go hand in hand.
About the Role
The Associate Attorney will manage and advance a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through resolution. Litigation experience is preferred but not required; we value strong litigation skills, ability to organize, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn and grow a plaintiff practice of one’s own.
The right candidate for us will enjoy the benefit of mentorship from experienced attorneys while learning to build the practice further.
Responsibilities
- Handle personal injury files from inception through settlement or trial
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, and insurance carriers
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement demands
- Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and court conferences as needed
- Work closely with partners and staff in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Qualifications
- Licensed and in good standing with the New Jersey Bar
- Ideal Candidate has 3-5 years experience, litigation a plus
- Experience handling personal injury matters
- Ability to manage files independently and prioritize deadlines
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Culture fit is essential — we are a small firm that values trust, accountability, and teamwork
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Meaningful year-end bonus structure that drives overall compensation
- Full benefits package
- Clear path for long-term growth and advancement within the firm
Why Join Us?
This position is ideal for an attorney who wants more than just a job — someone who desires and is seeking the opportunity to build a lasting career in a supportive, close-knit firm.