Attorney - Jeff Anderson & Associates : Job Details

Our Firm

Jeff Anderson & Associates is widely known and well-respected as one of the nation's leading law firms representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We are smart, tough and relentless, but the virtue that ultimately sets us apart is our compassion. We are people who feel deeply and work tirelessly in response to an unjust world. We have a reputation for being the best at what we do, and that begins and ends with our ability to support, protect and guide survivors along their journey towards healing. Seeking justice for survivors of child sexual abuse is more than a job - it's a cause.

Job Summary

The attorney will represent survivors of childhood sexual abuse in civil litigation. In addition to handling cases start to finish, the attorney will be responsible for providing support to survivors. You will handle cases from the very beginning, through the litigation process, to results.

We are seeking a focused, detail-oriented attorney to represent survivors of childhood sexual abuse in civil cases. The ideal candidate will be organized, empathetic, driven, and have a demonstrated ability to handle court appearances and oral arguments, research complex legal questions, manage discovery, and write compelling legal briefs. The ideal candidate must be able to handle a large workload, and effectively communicate with individuals in crisis.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain litigation experience in a nationally recognized firm that has represented survivor-plaintiffs for more than 35 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicating with trauma survivors in an empathetic and supportive manner

• Interviewing clients

• Case investigation

• Propounding/responding to discovery

• Legal research

• Drafting motions and complaints

• Conducting depositions, mediations, and trials

• Performing all other tasks necessary from case retention to conclusion

• Contribute to effective work relationships in an effort to maintain a positive and productive work environment

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong writing, oral, and legal research skills required

• Effective communication style

• Self-starter who is highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• The ability to independently manage a busy case load, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

• The ability to build and foster client relationships and to accept constructive feedback

• Flexible and open-minded thinker

• Knowledgeable of civil litigation procedures in New York and/or New Jersey

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree, or equivalent, from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)

• Licensed to practice law in New York and/or New Jersey

• Five or more years of experience required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Jeff Anderson & Associates PA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental, communicative or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.