Associate Attorney

Synectics Inc

$85K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to New Jersey Bar.
  • 2-4 years' experience in Defense Litigation; Casino / Hospitality experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Employment Law.
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Attorney in initial case evaluation and development of litigation strategy.
  • Represent casino and hospitality clients in employment-related litigation and administrative proceedings.
  • Conduct extensive legal research and draft legal documents including correspondences and pleadings.
  • Prepare for and conduct depositions.
  • Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Assist in preparing settlement agreements, motions, and briefs.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Flexible spending account
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance options
  • Generous paid time off
  • Vision insurance coverage
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBLITIES / DUTIES:
  • Assists Attorney in initial case evaluation and development of litigation strategy.
  • Represents casino and hospitality clients in employment-related litigation, administrative proceedings, and internal investigations.
  • Conducts extensive legal research and drafts correspondences, pleadings, discovery and motions.
  • Prepares for and conducts depositions.
  • Prepares for and participates in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Assists in preparing settlement agreements, motions and briefs.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to New Jersey Bar.
  • 2-4 years' experience in Defense Litigation; Casino / Hospitality experience, preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Employment Law.
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced practice, required.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer software programs.


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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