Associate - General Liability

Cipriani & Werner

$90K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with active licenses in NJ and NY.
  • 2-4 years of experience in General Liability litigation, specifically in NJ and NY.
  • Experience in commercial motor vehicle defense, UM/UIM, premises liability, construction accidents, and product liability preferred.
  • Trial experience is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management systems.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate new legal files for cases.
  • Maintain regular communications with clients.
  • Produce legal discovery materials.
  • Research and draft legal memoranda on varied legal topics.
  • Prepare and argue discovery motions.
  • Draft substantive motions for pre- and post-trial proceedings and appeals.
  • Attend and represent at pretrial listings and hearings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Matching 401(k) plan to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off for leisure and personal activities.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
  • Collaborative and welcoming workplace culture.
  • Emphasis on work-life balance for all employees.
Full Job Description
The Woodbridge Office in Iselin, NJ is looking for an NY/NJ Associate to join our growing team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Evaluate new files.
  • Client communications.
  • Discovery production.
  • Research and prepare legal memoranda on various areas of law.
  • Prepare and argue discovery.
  • Substantive, dispositive pre- and post-trial motions and appeals.
  • Attend pretrial listings.
  • Motions and trial.


Position Requirements:
  • Must have a JD degree from an ABA-approved law school and maintain an active license in good standing in New Jersey and New York.
  • 2-4 years of General Liability litigation experience preferred in both NJ and NY matters.
  • Experience in both NY and NJ commercial motor vehicle defense, UM/UIM, premises liability, construction accident and product liability preferred. Trial experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, ProLaw, Excel, and e-document management software preferred.
  • Must be a self-motivated independent thinker with excellent time management skills, strong organizational skills, and outstanding communication skills with the ability to work as a team member in a high-volume fast paced work environment.


Cipriani & Werner P.C. offers a comprehensive benefit package. Highlights include:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Collaborative and welcoming work environment
  • Work-Life balance


This is a hybrid position.

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$150,000 and represents C&W's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, included but not limited to experience and qualifications.

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