Lyons & Associates, P.C. is a full-service law firm with offices in Somerville, Morristown, and Freehold. Established in 2004 by the firm’s managing partner, Theresa A. Lyons, Esq., MSW, Lyons & Associates has expanded to serve a variety of client needs in areas of law including family law, business formation and litigation, domestic violence, criminal defense, professional licensing, elder law, estate and wealth planning, guardianships, and mediation.
Our firm is in need of an associate to join our Trusts, Estates and Finance practice group. In this role, you will provide legal counsel, represent clients in court, arbitrations, mediations and administrative law proceedings, draft documents, perform legal research, and update and maintain files. The candidate must have at least three (3) years of civil litigation experience and admitted in New Jersey.
Qualifications
- Comfortable with handling a high volume of cases.
- At least three (3) years of experience in civil litigation.
- Strong knowledge base representing clients.
- Highly developed organizational ability.
- Licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey.
- Ethical, accountable, professional, and compassionate.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research.
- Prepare for and attend legal proceedings.
- Provide legal counsel.
- Negotiate on behalf of clients.
- Maintain detailed and accurate client records.
Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- 401K
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Commissions
Flexible work from home options available.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Somerville, NJ 08876