Associate Attorney - Litigation

Description

Parker McCay is seeking an associate attorney to join our litigation department, a dynamic, broad practice representing a wide range of businesses and industries primarily throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The commercial litigation department is a small team, allowing members to work on meaningful assignments related to complex litigation and risk management in a collaborative environment.  

Position Summary:  Working under general supervision, provides quality legal services to clients including research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, discovery, court appearances, client communication and direct client contact. Attorneys are also expected to participate in marketing activities, including networking, community involvement, etc.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, specifically with experience in research, motion practice, discovery, and hearing/trial preparation. 

• Candidates who have completed a judicial clerkship in the Civil Division or Appellate Division are strongly preferred.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar and strong academic credentials.  Pennsylvania Bar admission also preferred but not required.
• Strong research and writing, time management, prioritization and organizational skills.  
• Ability to work independently and efficiently. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with clients, staff and attorneys, and to maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability and/or interest in participating in individual and firm-wide marketing and business development efforts. 
• Commitment to maintaining a high-level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques.

Scope

This job description describes the general nature of the job and does not represent that all duties will be performed by all individuals who hold the job. This job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform and in no way alters Parker McCay P.A.'s at-will policy.
 

This organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the maintenance of an employment environment which is welcoming of persons from diverse backgrounds and free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and in which all of the legal rights of our employees are recognized and protected. Unlawful discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, all other characteristics proscribed by law, and discrimination on the basis of gender identity and/or expression are strictly prohibited.