Job Description

Contract Attorney Part Time/Full Time Personal Injury/Constitutional Law/Employment Law You Must be a Member of the New Jersey Bar and You Must be Excited to Work Virtually in the areas of Internet Defamation/First Amendment/Personal Injury and Employment Law. This job is ideal for someone who has a dedicated office space and wants to work in a virtual environment. We are a small and growing firm, specializing in three areas: Personal Injury, First Amendment and Employment Law. A qualified candidate must have hands on experience in Personal Injury and Employment Law. Please note this is a REMOTE POSITION, not an In-Firm position. Apply only if you prefer this work arrangement. Part-time applicants will be considered as well. It is essential that a candidate have excellent writing and drafting. New Jersey and/or New York admission required. Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
• Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action

Qualifications:

• Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• Candidates must have passed the bar exam
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school

About Company: We are a growing and dynamic firm practicing cutting edge Social Media Law, Constitutional Law, Internet Defamation, Personal Injury, and Employment. Our successful candidate will have a passion for all things related to the First Amendment and defamation. The ability to write well is highly valued as is prior experience in a law firm.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Remote job,

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