Flanagan Barone & OBrien LLC (FBO) is a successful growing firm which embraces diversity in seeking to build a strong team of professionals. FBO is currently seeking a Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience. The position provides the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our strong litigation team. In this role you will provide legal counsel perform legal research draft documents and update and maintain files. You will gain experience and have the opportunity to learn from more experienced attorneys. This position is ideal for someone seeking to develop and grow in their law career.
Responsibilities:
Handle all aspects of insurance defense matters (auto slip and fall construction products liability and property damage matters) including discovery court appearances depositions/examinations under oath expert issues and client management;
Render opinions on liability damages and case value; and
Appear before courts and arbitrators/mediators.
Qualifications:
JD from an accredited law school;
Admitted to practice law in New Jersey;
3-5 years of defense litigation experience;
Experience with insurance defense auto slip and fall and construction litigation;
Ability to integrate into a fast-paced team-oriented environment;
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills;
Ability to collaborate with colleagues to best serve clients;
Excellent research skills;
Computer proficiency;
Ability to maintain/enter billable time;
Ability to prioritize assignments and case load; and
Ability to meet client deadlines.
Candidate must be a motivated self-starter who demonstrates a commitment to providing quality client service and adhere to work completion deadlines.
Candidate must be a member in good standing with the New Jersey Bar and be able to travel as required for trials hearings depositions etc.
FBO offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
To apply to this position please submit resume via email to Sharon DAmico at
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran
Flanagan Barone & OBrien LLC Firm Overview
Flanagan Barone & OBrien LLC established in 1973 provides exceptional legal services to the insurance industry corporate clients government entities and individuals. Over the past forty years the firm has adhered to its traditions of excellence and value while continually transitioning to keep pace with ever-changing times and the needs and expectations of our clients. The firm embraces diversity and is a majority women-owned firm. These values of diversity and inclusion make us strong creative and innovative attorneys. Our attorneys approach challenges collaboratively and from a variety of perspectives borne from different life experiences. The firm specializes in litigation and has instilled in all of its professionals and staff a core philosophy of partnering with clients to resolve problems. Flanagan Barone & OBrien provides a welcome alternative to larger firms by delivering excellent results efficiently and economically.
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