Personal Injury Attorney

Garces, Grabler, & LeBrocq, P.C., an award-winning and established plaintiff law firm with twelve offices, seeks an experienced NJ Licensed Personal Injury attorney with five more years of experience. The Personal Injury attorney will focus on a variety of Personal Injury cases not limited to auto, motorcycle, truck, or slip-and-fall accidents. We seek a candidate who will serve as an advocate and an ambassador to the applicants and claimants and will work positively and diligently for the client with the paralegals and legal assistants on the team. The attorney must be able to handle complex Personal Injury cases from intake to verdict or settlement and be extremely thorough. We are seeking a candidate looking to become an integral step in their career and willing to stand for the best interest of the clients and Firm. The ideal candidate is an experienced trial attorney who is compassionate and self-motivated.

$130,000 - $160,000 - DOE

 Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns and provide advice.
• Develop Strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively.
• Review discovery documents and determine the best course of action for each client in each case.
• Take, review, and administer full depositions and oral hearings of cases witnesses and experts.
• Prepare all documents required to file cases. (150 caseload)
• Work closely with legal assistants and paralegals to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial.
• Maintain a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences, based on cased requirements.
• Schedule and administer full depositions of cases, witnesses, and experts.
• Review discovery documents and determine the best course of action for the client in each case.
• Supervise two paralegals

Education, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Must have 5 years of plaintiff’s personal injury experience.
• Must be licensed in NJ.
• Proficiency in negotiating settlement with insurance carriers and resolving property damage claims.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
• Exhibit organizational skills.
• Experience with Trials.
• Demonstrate team player and collaborative attributes.
• Demonstrate confidentiality.
• Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PPT), Case Management systems such as Smart Advocate., Document Management systems.
• Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possess tenacity, drive, and compassion.
• Quality control – works effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must be willing to travel to court.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English - preferred.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• Physical Requirements:
• Candidates must be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs.
• Sit for prolonged periods of time – 7-8 hours.
• The position uses standard office equipment, but is not limited to computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Manual dexterity.

Big enough to win, small enough to care.

The law firm Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq matches each attorney with the needs of the client—a personalized approach we’ve found to be a win-win. Our lawyers work as a team to provide expert legal representation for any and all legal matters. Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is divided into departments by practice area. It’s a structure that gives us an edge over most other law firms in NJ.

For more information about the Firm, please visit - www.ggllawyers.com - career page at apply directly to the job posting. Or submit your resume to employment@garcesgrabler.com.

Compensation & Benefits: 401K, Medical, Vision, Dental coverage, FSA, life, long-term disability insurance, 401K plan match, paid time off policy, Paid Firm closed holidays, discretionary bonus, birthday lunches, holiday parties, and picnics.

We take care of our clients; they take care of us! If you want to make a difference, we want you!