Job Description:

We are working with a small, entrepreneurial trial and litigation boutique, currently eight (8) strong. The firm, having a home base in Dallas, Texas, has just opened its New Jersey office in a location adjacent to the train station (conducive to easy commuting), as the situs for its mass torts practice. The firm is offering a ground floor opportunity for a smart, ambitious, hard-working mass torts litigation attorney, willing to forgo the usual trappings of a large law firm, to help it grow its Newark practice. Qualified candidates will be outstanding writers, as all of the firm's written work product must be clear, concise, and correct. They will also have two to five (2-5) years of litigation experience, preferably including at least one (1) year of experience at a mass torts firm; however, personal injury, medical malpractice, or even insurance defense experience may be acceptable. The successful, qualified candidate will be determined to build the firm's practice and to outwork, outsmart, and out-strategize opposing counsel, at every turn, to win cases for clients. Compensation will consist of a $120,000-$150,000 base salary (precise amount will depend upon attorney experience), bonuses, health insurance, and other employee benefits (to be described in further detail by the firm).About the FirmThe firm's New Jersey practice is highly entrepreneurial and consists, overwhelmingly, in plaintiffs' side mass tort contingency fee work. The firm currently has clients and matters all over the country, including in Dallas, Austin, Houston, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Delaware. Its key values are hard work in a collegial and relaxed, but professional, work environment; high work quality; and responsive, outstanding client service. The firm maintains a strict, zero tolerance policy for harassment and personal abuse, particularly in relation to the manner in which lawyers treat associates and staff.ResponsibilitiesManaging litigation matters independently from client intake through trial preparationConducting research and drafting pleadings, briefs, and motionsAttending court hearings and arguing motions on behalf of clientsStrategizing and preparing for trial proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations and representing clients in those contextsHandling discovery, including but not limited to drafting and responding to discovery requests; resolving discovery disputes; managing e-discovery; and taking and defending depositionsProviding guidance and advice to clientsMaintaining knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable laws QualificationsBachelor's degree and law degree (LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree) from an accredited law school are required.2+ yrs. litigation experience are required (preferably, 1+ yrs. in a mass torts practice; however, plaintiffs' personal injury experience, medical malpractice experience, and even insurance defense experience are acceptable).Membership in good standing in the State Bar of New Jersey is required.Ability to handle a heavy workload with little supervision is required.Persuasive writing and verbal communication skills are critical, along with excellent time management and interpersonal skills.Candidates must be tech savvy, e.g., competent in Litify, SalesForce, and Microsoft Suite. Further DetailsBase salary:$120,000-$150,000 (depending upon experience)Bonuses (further to be described by the firm) Benefits:Medical and other benefits (further to be described by the firm)401k plan. Equal Employment OpportunityThe firm offering the opportunity strives to instill a progressive culture providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIVAIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. In accordance with this progressive culture, the firm seeks the best candidate for the position.Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to . We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.About Hire Counsel Hire Counsel is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By bringing together good lawyers with our clients, we give individuals the option to work on contract (temporary) assignments, providing them stability as we simultaneously help them land at a permanent home. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.