About the Firm
The Law Offices of Lane M. Ferdinand is a premier civil litigation practice located in Springfield, New Jersey. With over four decades of courtroom experience, our firm handles a robust civil docket spanning both plaintiff personal injury and insurance defense litigation. Led by a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, we provide hands-on, aggressive advocacy and maintain a collaborative work environment focused on legal excellence and professional advancement.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated, motivated Personal Injury Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience to join our Springfield office.
This role involves active day-to-day file responsibility across plaintiff and defense matters throughout New Jersey Superior Courts, primarily in North Jersey. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting legal documents, managing active caseloads, conducting discovery and depositions, appearing in court proceedings, and maintaining close communication with clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Caseload Management: Oversee personal injury litigation matters (motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, construction accidents, general casualty) from inception through resolution or trial preparation.
- Document Preparation: Draft pleadings, comprehensive written discovery demands/responses, dispositive motions, summary judgment applications, motions in limine, and trial briefs.
- Client & Case Communication: Maintain regular, clear, and proactive communication with clients, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and insurance claims professionals.
- Court Appearances & Proceedings: Represent clients in New Jersey courts for oral arguments, case management and settlement conferences, arbitrations, and mediations.
- Depositions: Conduct and defend party, witness, treating physician, and expert depositions.
- Trial Collaboration: Coordinate with senior trial counsel on all aspects of trial.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bar Admission: Active license in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of substantive litigation experience handling personal injury claims (plaintiff, defense, or dual practice background).
- Court Rules: Solid working knowledge of the New Jersey Rules of Court, New Jersey Rules of Evidence, and eCourts filing procedures.
- Core Competencies: Strong legal research and brief-writing capabilities, confident courtroom demeanor, and sound organizational skills to manage active deadlines.
- Location: Reliable ability to work out of our Springfield, NJ office and travel to local court appearances as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Highly competitive base salary commensurate with years of experience and track record.
- Bonus Structure: Discretionary performance and origination bonus opportunities.
- Professional Growth: Direct trial-level mentorship alongside a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, with clear opportunities for career progression.
