Associate Attorney

Kent & McBride, P.C. a Civil Defense litigation firm located in Middletown, NJ seeks an energetic Litigation Associate for its ever-growing practice.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct discovery, evaluate liability and damages, and prepare cases for trial
• Make Court appearances and argue motions.
• Draft Motion papers and Appellate Briefs.
• Bench trials.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Work independently and in teams to complete projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree. Licensed to practice law in both the State of New Jersey and New York.
• Ability to stay organized and meet rigid deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of General Litigation experience (Writing/Trials).
• Courtroom experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (i.e., active listening, negotiation, persuasion).
• Excellent analytical skills (i.e., critical thinking, problem solving, decision making).
• Well-developed written communication skills.

KM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Remotely

• Flexible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

License/Certification:

• Membership to NJ and NY Bars a must; PA/DE a plus

Ability to Commute:

• Middletown, NJ 07748 (Required)