Managing Attorney jobs in Bergenfield, NJ

Managing Attorney is responsible for managing the daily operations of a law firm or an organization's legal department. Provides leadership and participates in the most complex legal actions. Being a Managing Attorney directs law office operations, case assignments, and staffing. Oversees the activities and work products of subordinate attorneys. Additionally, Managing Attorney monitors case status, timelines, and issues. Mentors and coaches attorneys and implements staff professional development programs. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. The Managing Attorney manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Managing Attorney typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Managing Attorney
  • MFR Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers | Schultz & Associates, LLC
  • Hackensack, NJ FULL_TIME
  • MFR Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers | Schultz & Associates, LLC

    We are a fast-growing divorce and family law firm in Northern NJ seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Managing Attorney to join our team to help Men and Fathers obtain the legal and parental justice they are entitled to and deserve when going through a divorce or other family law matter.

    We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic advocate who does not work by the clock. You should be able to write a motion or legal brief with flair and clarity, develop legal case strategies and legal theories with no supervision, and can relate and break down into simple terms complicated laws to both the client and your internal team members, all with ease and grace. Also, for the most part, you should have a good reputation in that opposing counsel or experts who know you respect your legal abilities, and you can get along with 99.9% of those you encounter.

    You might be the right fit if you are someone who takes pride in your work for your own benefit (but also understands the firm wants to look good too), has personal and professional integrity, and is willing to work until the job is done, including weekends, and working nights when necessary.

    It might very well be that you are currently in a role that is just "okay"; it might be that you have your own law firm (or thought about it) but don't love the day-to-day management of law practice. It might be that you are simply bored with your current circumstances-- or maybe you are yearning for some independence and autonomy in your area of expertise! If any of these resonate with you, then someone like you aligns with our mission; we built our law firm around helping people move forward to where they want to be to something better.

    We have a top-notch support and an administrative team in place to ensure you are always supported, and not bound by time-consuming admin work. So, all you can focus on is handling the clients and providing outstanding client service, along with imposing your legal brilliance and advocacy onto the clients, the Courts, opposing counsel, and junior associates!

    Our Managing Attorney must:

    • Exude empathy, while exhibiting assertiveness when the situation calls for it.
    • Be comprehensive and thorough; you don't like leaving things up to chance and will explain, re-explain, and clarify proactively to prevent any unintended misunderstandings.
    • Understand that the court rules exist to be followed but can find creative arguments in any case law.
    • Thrive on details and your short and long-term memory is sharp and intact.
    • Love “being right” and love to prove it to yourself, while also being okay with learning something new.
    • Embrace all technology (hardware and software) knowing that it’s better to work smarter, not harder.
    • Be well-respected advocate w/ a high level of personal and professional integrity ethics; you are okay with having an egg on your face sometimes if you learn and grow from the experience.
    • Not think any task is “beneath you" -- if it gets the job done.
    • Be a valued team member.
    • Be able to build positive and collaborative relationships internally and externally.
    • Achieve Key Performance Indicators consistently and efficiently.
    • Think in terms of outlines, chronologies, and indexes.
    • Be able to see an opportunity for clarification and organization where other people see a mess.
    • Be an amazing and creative writer with a sickening degree of attention to detail.
    • Be an awesome juggler of tasks and can change gears quickly.
    • Practice specifically family law because you just "get it."
    • Pride yourself on high-quality work.
    • Wants to practice law in a supportive and friendly work environment that will consider your personal, professional, and financial goals.
    • Communicate with clients and staff clearly and timely and exceed expectations in providing client service.

    If you fit the bill for a Managing Attorney, we will know so because you come with a book of business, even if the same is not significant in size. If you originate cases, you will be entitled to an origination bonus, in addition to base compensation.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide legal services including legal research, drafting motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates, overseeing, and analyzing discovery, and appearing in court for motions, conferences, and trials.
    • Maintain a reduced personal caseload of complex or high-profile cases, while also managing the pipeline of cases and supervising and developing Associates.
    • Oversee, counsel, guide, train, and mentor Junior Associates and Contract Attorneys and assigned paralegals, including managing workflow, assigning work, and reviewing work products.
    • Conduct regular case conferences with Associates to ensure strategic planning and answer questions.
    • Handle client complaints about legal issues related to their matters and work with assigned Junior Attorneys to ensure resolution.
    • Ensure attorneys and paralegals meet deadlines and targets for billables and collections (yours as well!).
    • Conduct performance evaluations and make recommendations for recruitment, hiring, promotion, and termination in consultation with the Owner and Firm Managing Director.
    • Monitor the case pipeline and work with the Owner and Managing Director to ensure efficient and effective daily operations of the Firm.
    • Draft and deliver staff performance reviews quarterly, lead monthly legal team meetings, and conduct monthly 1:1s with legal team members.
    • Facilitate internal case review meetings, attend admin team meetings, and attend all meetings with the leadership team.
    • Review team metrics, provide matter status updates to clients, and triage and support the Billing Specialist for those clients in non-payment status as needed.
    • Review your daily task-oriented reminders and deadlines, prioritize workload, and provide timely and relevant legal services to clients.
    • Supervise the legal team, manage, and review their tasks and workflow, and conduct daily stand-up meetings with the legal team.
    Qualifications

    • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
    • An active law license that is in good standing with the State of New Jersey (proof will be required)
    • Minimum Ten (10) plus years of experience practicing law, with 95% or more of your practice devoted to only Divorce Family law.
    • Proven experience in managing and supervising Associates and support staff.
    • Strong legal research, storytelling writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
    • Excellent organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
    • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Proficient in using case management systems and other relevant hardware and software.
    Compensation
    $200,000 plus - Commensurate on experience
    About MFR Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers | Schultz & Associates, LLC

    Do you like having fun at work? We are an exciting workplace where you will play an important role in the lives of Men, Fathers & Children. We offer plenty of opportunities for professional and personal development too. The on-target earnings for this opportunity are inclusive of a base salary and the opportunity for consistent merit increases and professional development opportunities. 

    A generous benefits package is offered: health benefits, paid time off, and a 401k program. We take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the New Jersey Bill A1094, a candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.


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Managing Attorney
  • MFR Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers |...
  • Hackensack, NJ FULL_TIME
  • We are a fast-growing divorce and family law firm in Northern NJ seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Managing Attorney to join our team to help Men and Fathers obtain the legal and parental justi...
  • 2 Days Ago

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ATTORNEY
  • AEC National Recruiters
  • Hackensack, NJ FULL_TIME
  • REPRESENTING A LEADER IN the construction industry, we are searching for a full-time, In-House Attorney with Litigation Experience (Construction and Real Estate Contracts) REQUIREMENTS: Primary focus ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Managing Director
  • MFR Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers |...
  • Hackensack, NJ FULL_TIME
  • PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE OFFICE DIRECTLY. ONLY APPLY VIA THIS JOB POST (you will be automatically disqualified if instructions are not followed) We are a fast-growing law firm in Northern New Jersey....
  • 8 Days Ago

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Associate Attorney
  • TSG Collections
  • Englewood, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement Opportunities Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our law firm. In this role, you will provide lega...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Associate Attorney
  • Albergo Law Group
  • Hackensack, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Our law firm is looking for an Attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and senior partners. If...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Assistant Managing Attorney - Criminal Appeals Bureau
  • The Legal Aid Society
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description The Criminal Appeals Bureau (CAB) of The Legal Aid Society is the largest post-conviction public defende...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant
  • Gold, Albanese & Barletti, LLC
  • Morristown, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Busy mid-size Morristown Law Firm seeking a self-motivated and highly organized experien...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal-Family Law
  • Trandon Associates, Inc
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Full Service Family Law Firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their team! QUALIFICATIONS: ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Intake Managing Attorney
  • Parker Waichman LLP
  • Port Washington, NY
  • Nassau County national personal injury/mass torts law firm seeking a highly motivated and hard-working individual to fil...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Injury Paralegal
  • Rimland Law, P.C.
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Rimland Law, P.C. is a long-established, well respected plaintiff’s personal injury law ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal - Subrogation Practice (New York)
  • Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad
  • New York, NY
  • Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad is searching for a highly skilled paralegal with prior New York civil litigation experie...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Managing Attorney
  • WilmerHale
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 13 of...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Managing Attorney Workers Compensation
  • Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney At Law
  • River Edge, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Job description Key Responsibilities: Manage a team of attorneys and support staff, prov...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Bergenfield is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 26,764, reflecting an increase of 517 (+2.0%) from the 26,247 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,789 (+7.3%) from the 24,458 counted in the 1990 Census. Bergenfield was formed on the basis of a referendum held on June 25, 1894, from portions of Englewood Township and Palisades Township.[21][22][23] The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the co...
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Income Estimation for Managing Attorney jobs
$211,091 to $290,705
Bergenfield, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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