Legal Assistant/Apprentice for Prominent Trial Attorney in Teaneck, New Jersey at Davis Saperstein & Salomon PC

Seeking a Full-Time evening student aspiring to be a prominent trial attorney to work hand in hand and in direct supervision with a renowned founding partner of a prominent New Jersey complex tort litigation law firm. The candidate must be highly motivated to use this opportunity to apply their legal knowledge and knowledge of expanding Artificial Intelligence “AI” to add value to cases heading to trial. The candidate may be part of trial teams litigating personal injury matters in both New Jersey and New York venues.

The ideal candidate will be responsible, motivated and detail oriented. S/he will possess a strong work ethic committed to thinking creatively and must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities
• Good people skills
• Good technology skills and AI.
• A strong desire to help clients
• Creativity and legal intelligence in formulating case strategies
• Good writing, organization, and work ethic
• Strong desire to work with the latest cutting-edge technologies
• Second language skills are a plus

Qualifications
• 1L, 2Law or 3Law students
• Strong academic background
• Past life experiences demonstrating character and commitment
• Strong desire to learn the art of litigation from 12 certified civil trial attorneys
• Willingness to learn and be trained in client intake, discovery, interrogatory and deposition preparation, motion practice, arbitrations, and second seating experienced lawyers at jury trials
• S/he will also have a sense of humor and positive attitude in approaching novel, challenging and/or occasionally unconventional ideas and situations.

Hours
• Monday-Friday, preferred 9 am to 5 pm

Benefits:
• Free employee medical coverage, with paid deductible
• Vision and dental coverage at a minimal surcharge
• Life insurance and supplemental disability coverage
• Voluntary AFLAC coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Accrued Paid Sick leave
• PTO days along with Major Federal Holidays