Personal Injury Associate Attorney

Orion Placement

Newark, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$175,000–$225,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, File Management, Healthcare Providers, Legal, Litigation, Personal Injury, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Retirement Plan, Spanish Language, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Newark, New Jersey
POSTED
26 days ago

Pay: $175,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side litigation firm with a proven track record of fighting aggressively for seriously injured clients and their families
  • Handle meaningful, high-stakes personal injury matters in a firm that lives and breathes trial advocacy and results
  • Work alongside accomplished, collaborative attorneys in a team-oriented environment that combines high performance with genuine camaraderie
  • Enjoy standout culture perks including annual firm trips and summer Fridays with an early 4 p.m. close
  • Build your career in a mission-driven practice where your work makes a real difference in clients' lives every day

Location: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Newark, NJ, offering the opportunity to work closely with a cohesive in-office litigation team in one of New Jersey's most active legal markets.

Note: Candidates must have 4+ years of personal injury attorney experience and be admitted to the New Jersey bar. These are firm requirements; applications that do not meet both criteria cannot be considered.

About Us

We are a plaintiff-side personal injury law firm built on integrity, compassion, and relentless advocacy for the seriously injured. Our diverse team approaches every case with creativity, urgency, and a trial-ready mindset — from the first client meeting through resolution. We are proud of our client-first culture, our collaborative team dynamic, and our reputation for delivering results that matter. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Handle plaintiff-side personal injury matters from active litigation through resolution, managing files with urgency and organization
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and a full range of litigation documents
  • Take and defend depositions across a varied personal injury caseload
  • Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and motion practice
  • Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and drive matters toward strong outcomes
  • Collaborate closely with clients, experts, medical providers, and internal team members throughout the life of the case
  • Prepare cases for trial and actively support trial strategy as needed
  • Maintain strong client communication and manage expectations with professionalism and empathy

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of personal injury attorney experience (plaintiff-side strongly preferred)
  • Admitted to practice in New Jersey
  • Strong litigation skills, including drafting, depositions, and courtroom appearances
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently while thriving in a team environment
  • Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills
  • Trial preparation experience is a plus
  • Spanish language skills are a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where purpose, performance, and people all matter. You'll do meaningful plaintiff-side work with real impact — backed by a team that supports you, challenges you, and celebrates wins together. Add in annual firm trips and summer Fridays, and you'll find a culture that's as rewarding as the work itself.

JPC-1198

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: NJ bar. Must have 4+ yrs of personal injury law experience.

  • Nice to haves:

  • Preferred Years as Associate: 4+

  • Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

  • 4 to 5 years experience: $175,000 to $185,000

  • 5 to 7 years experience: $185,000 to $205,000

  • 7+ years experience: $205,000 to $225,000

Submission Email: Name / Paul -

pcordasco@eeplaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

EEP Law is a well-established plaintiff-side personal injury firm operating across New Jersey and New York, known for aggressive advocacy on behalf of seriously injured clients. This Newark-based role is a full-time, on-site Associate Attorney position handling active PI litigation from case development through resolution. The firm offers strong compensation, genuine culture, and a clear lane for growth in plaintiff-side litigation.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Personal Injury Associate Attorney - Elefterakis, Elefterakis & Panek - Attorneys at Law - JPC 1198 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

  • Client job title: Personal Injury Associate Attorney

  • Location: Newark, NJ

  • On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

  • Experience: 4

  • Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Personal Injury Attorney, PI Associate, Plaintiff's Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, Negligence Attorney, Personal Injury Lawyer, Litigation Associate

  • # of hires needed: 1

  • Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

  • Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): PI Atty, 4+ yrs, Newark.

About the Company

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