Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Play a true founding role in launching and shaping a new New Jersey operation from the ground up
• Influence how cases are handled, systems are built, and standards are set for the long term
• Combine high-level legal work with leadership, structure, and operational impact
• Work directly with firm leadership and have a real voice in decisions
• Strong compensation, full benefits, and long-term growth potential as the office scales

Location

Initially remote with a planned transition to an in-office leadership role once the Northern New Jersey office opens (Edison / Newark area)

Note

Must have an active New Jersey Bar license and 5+ years of personal injury experience with both pre-litigation and litigation exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized, fast-growing personal injury law firm known for strong values, exceptional results, and a people-first culture. As they expand into New Jersey, they are seeking a senior attorney to help establish the foundation, systems, and operational playbook for long-term success in the state.

Job Description

• Help launch and lead the firm’s New Jersey personal injury operations
• Build and document SOPs, workflows, templates, and standardized processes from intake through resolution
• Develop quality benchmarks and communication protocols for attorneys, case managers, and paralegals
• Manage a reduced personal injury caseload to stay close to the work while focusing on systems
• Handle client intake, evaluations, discovery, pleadings, negotiations, and litigation as needed
• Work closely with firm leadership to align NJ operations with firm-wide best practices
• Train, mentor, and support staff as the New Jersey office grows
• Serve as the primary liaison between the NJ office and national leadership

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Bar license
• 5+ years of personal injury experience, including litigation
• Experience creating, improving, or implementing law firm systems or SOPs
• Strong written skills with the ability to document workflows and procedures clearly
• Organized, process-driven, and detail-oriented leadership style
• Professional, client-focused, and collaborative approach

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Opportunity to build a legacy rather than step into a pre-existing box
• High trust environment with autonomy and real ownership
• Leadership that values structure, accountability, and innovation
• Supportive culture with strong benefits and long-term career runway
• Meaningful work helping clients while shaping how the firm operates

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