Litigation/Criminal Attorney

Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Busy General Practice Firm in Essex County/ Newark is actively seeking an experienced Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Immigration, and Criminal Defense Attorney to join our growing law practice. Job Type: Full-time 8 am to 5 pm (8-hour shift). Weekends may be required, especially at the beginning of employment. Experience: legal practice: 5-10 years (Required) License/Certification: NJ Bar (NJ Required; NY Bar is a plus) Skills and Qualifications: Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Immigration, and Criminal Defense Ability to handle a high caseload Detail-oriented, organized, and quick Bilingual in Spanish is preferred; Portuguese is a plus Experience with Immigration, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Workmen's Compensation, Family Law (divorce, child support, custody, TRO, etc.), Real Estate, Wills and Trusts, Municipal, and other areas of law Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent public speaking skills Ability to work cases either independently or as part of a team, to develop case strategies MUST have a driver's license and be computer literate. Attorneys' Duties and Responsibilities: Provide Representation at Civil/Criminal Hearings/Immigration Conduct interviews, depositions, and trials Drafting and submitting motions, complaints, answers, forms, and briefs in addition to other court/client correspondence Conducting complex legal research and case-specific analysis Salary: Six-figure salary Pay: Starting at (around) $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience. Please submit your salary requirements to be considered. References will be checked if you are considered for the position. *Only applicants with actual experience/ 5-10 years of law practice in the US are encouraged to apply.* Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off- 10 Holiday Pay, 2 personal/ 3 sick/ one week of vacation after one year, which will increase every year up to 1 month in 5 years. Benefits are available once the trial period is over. More information will be provided at the interview.