Associate Attorney, New Jersey

Summary

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Assoc. PLLC is a consumer protection law firm representing consumers who have been harassed or deceived by creditors and debt collectors. The firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to manage a diversified caseload, communicate with clients and opposing parties, draft legal documents and agreements, conduct legal research, and handle court appearances in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in **New Jersey**
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law
• While this role is based from home, you will be required to travel for in court appearances

Skills

• The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda
• Has strong organizational skills
• Must be currently located within the state of New Jersey to be considered for this role
• Must be currently admitted to practice law in **New Jersey**
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills
• Proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda
• has strong organizational skills
• Must be currently located within the state of New Jersey to be considered for this role
• Must be currently admitted to practice law in **New Jersey**
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills

Nice to Haves

• proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!