Kent & McBride, P.C. a Civil Defense litigation firm located in Cherry Hill, NJ seeks an energetic associate for its ever growing Workers Compensation practice.Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
- Responsibilities :
- Gather evidence, evaluate findings, and develop strategies and arguments.
- Make Court appearances and argue cases.
- 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 the State of New Jersey.
- Ability to stay organized and meet rigid deadlines.
- Preferred Qualifications :
- 2-5 years of Workers Comp 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
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits : - 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule :
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types :
- Bonus pay
Experience :
- Workers Comp Law : 2 years (Required)
License / Certification :
- License to Practice Law in NJ (Required)
Work Location : In person
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $72,500.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits : - 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s) :
- Are you currently licensed to practice law in the state of NJ?
Experience :
- Workers' compensation law : 1 year (Required)
Work Location : In person