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 Compensation: $40 - $60 depending on experience
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