Associate Attorney

Our busy law firm is growing and looking for a candidate who is ready to represent our existing client base in order to help our firm grow. The prime candidate will work seamlessly with both senior partners as well as administrative staff in an effort to effectively serve our clients. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today’s technology, and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to connect!

$80,000

• Draft, review, execute, and file documents and correspondence related to any assigned area of the law
• Meet with clients and/or their legal representatives, and attend all required meetings, hearings, and other necessary appointments to provide the legal planning and services necessary to meet their goals
• Work to make client satisfaction a top priority, finding a quick resolution to client complaints and concerns
• Represent the firm in the community by participating on boards, committees, and other community groups, when appropriate
• Reviewing all documents for quality, grammar, and accuracy
• Work efficiently and make recommendations to improve processes and be well organized to ensure clients’ files move smoothly through the office
• Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff

• Ability to use Microsoft Office is required

• Must be able to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision
• Over 1 year of experience representing clients in a law firm. Estate Planning and Elder Law experience a plus.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law with a current license to practice law in the state of New Jersey.
• Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
• Must be a member of your local bar association - active member preferred
• Over 1 year of experience representing clients in a law firm
• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary
• Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must

Van Dyck Law LLC is an Estate Planning and Elder Care law firm committed to personal service using legal tools and techniques that suit each individual's needs, goals and personal situation. Our three core values are treating others as family, being with clients every step of the way, and protecting clients and their loved ones based on their ideals. We are a small firm that prides itself on a positive work/life balance and positive culture that offers competitive pay and benefits.