495 Best associate attorney Jobs in Newark, NJ (August 2025)

Are you hungry to learn, grind hard, and grow fast? Do you thrive in high-energy environments where no two days are the same? Are you ready to work side-by-side with a Partner who is hands-on, demanding, and fully committed to winning for our clients? We’re hiring an Associate Attorney to work directly with a partner at a well-established and aggressively growing personal injury law firm. This is a rare opportunity for someone who’s not afraid to hustle, wants to be in the courtroom, and is passionate about fighting for the injured. Who You Are: Licensed in New Jersey and in good standing 0–3 years of experience (clerkship or PI background a plus) Hungry to learn and work hard — you don’t wait for opportunities, you create them Energetic, enthusiastic, and relentless about results A clear communicator — with clients, adversaries, and judges Organized, efficient, and someone who thrives under pressure Comfortable being held to high standards — and holding yourself to even higher ones What You’ll Do: Work directly with a partner who’s in the trenches — you’ll be in the room, not on the sidelines Draft complaints, discovery, motions, and briefs Take and defend depositions, attend arbitrations, and argue motions Manage your own files while getting constant feedback and mentorship Interact with clients from day one and help build their case from intake to trial

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Morgan Legal Group, P.C.

Attorney

1 month ago

$150000–$165000 yearly

Full-time

Manhattan, New York

🔷 We’re Hiring: Senior Associate – Estate Litigation and Accounting 📍 Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid/On-Site) 📩 Apply Now to Join Morgan Legal Group, P.C. Morgan Legal Group, P.C. is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Associate Attorney to join our Estate Litigation and Accounting team. If you have a strong background in Surrogate’s Court proceedings, fiduciary accountings, and contested estate matters, and are ready to lead complex cases with confidence, we want to hear from you. 🔹 Key Responsibilities: ⚖️ Represent fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and interested parties in contested probate, estate administration, and trust litigation matters 📑 Draft and respond to petitions, objections, motions, and discovery requests for all phases of Surrogate’s Court litigation 📈 Analyze and prepare fiduciary accountings and respond to objections regarding trust and estate administration 🔍 Conduct in-depth legal research and develop case strategies for will contests, removal proceedings, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and kinship hearings 📞 Attend and manage court appearances, depositions, settlement negotiations, and mediations 🧠 Serve as lead counsel on active litigation matters and manage junior associates and support staff 🛠️ Work closely with forensic accountants, appraisers, and expert witnesses to build and support complex estate and trust cases 📂 Oversee file management, deadline tracking, and compliance with procedural rules 📚 Stay up to date on changes in New York estate law, Surrogate’s Court procedure, and fiduciary standards 🔹 What We’re Looking For: ✔️ 5+ years of experience in estate litigation and fiduciary accounting ✔️ Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing ✔️ Deep understanding of Surrogate’s Court rules, fiduciary obligations, and probate litigation strategy ✔️ Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills ✔️ Strong leadership and case management abilities, including mentoring junior attorneys ✔️ Familiarity with estate litigation software and accounting tools (e.g., Excel-based schedules, court accounting platforms) is a plus At Morgan Legal Group, we’re dedicated to advocating for our clients with integrity, professionalism, and precision. As a Senior Associate in our Albany office, you’ll lead high-stakes matters and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic legal team. 📨 Apply today or message us directly to learn more. #SeniorAssociate #EstateLitigation #FiduciaryAccounting #SurrogatesCourt #TrustAndEstateLaw #AlbanyLawJobs #MorganLegalGroup #NowHiring #NYLitigation #LawFirmCareers #LeadershipOpportunity

$70000–$100000 yearly

Full-time

Millburn

Ying Cao Law LLC, a law firm based in Millburn, NJ has one full time opening for Litigation Associate. Law school graduate with JD Degree who have been admitted in NY/NJ Bar or whose NY/NJ Bar admission is pending are welcome to apply. You will have the opportunity to work under the supervision of experienced attorneys to train you on litigation and matrimonial matters. Qualified candidates will receive H-1B and Green Card sponsorship. Current valid work authorization is required. Job Duties: • Conducting legal research, analyzing case laws, drafting legal memoranda, Affidavit/Certification, RJI, CIS, networth statement and other court filings., • Prepare discovery demands and interrogatories, perform documents review and summary of facts;, • Participate in settlement negotiations, draft Settlement Agreement;, • Draft motions, opposition or reply and perform oral argument;, • Keep track of upcoming court conferences, coordinate meetings and participate in conferences or discussions between attorneys and clients. Requirements: J.D. Degree Must be a creative, hard-working team player; Have strong sense of accountability and ownership; Be able to work well under pressure and flexible to work over-time when needed; Someone with full-time working experiences are preferred. Others: Legally authorized to work in the U.S. including but not limited to OPT.

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Abrams, Gorelick, Friedman & Jacobson, LLP

Litigation Associate

18 days ago

$130000–$150000 yearly

Full-time

Manhattan, New York

Established downtown insurance defense firm seeks an attorney admitted in New York with 4-6 years hands-on litigation experience handling insurance defense/personal injury cases. New Jersey bar admission is a plus. The firm litigates general liability, motor vehicle, transportation, Labor Law, products liability, asbestos, employment discrimination and professional liability cases for national and international insurance carriers/Lloyd’s syndicates, trucking companies, and municipal entities throughout the Five Boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange. We pride ourselves in delivering excellent representation to our clients and invest in the professional development of our attorneys. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an intellectually curious attorney to handle a full caseload while working closely with and learning from seasoned attorneys. The associate will handle files from inception to resolution by participating in court conferences, oral argument of motions and mediations; taking and defending depositions; preparing pleadings, discovery demands and discovery responses; preparing discovery and dispositive motions and mediation statements; and preparing client reports and attorney case evaluations. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly are a must as the position entails direct contact with and reporting to our clients, who expect thoughtful analysis of the liability and damage issues in their cases. The firm encourages a healthy work/life balance with a hybrid work schedule and offers a 401(k) plan and a full array of medical, dental, and other benefits. The salary range for the position is $130,000 to $155,000, depending on experience. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: Insurance Defense Law : 4 years (Required) License/Certification: NY State Bar (Required) Location: New York, NY 10004 (Required) Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10004 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10004 Top of Form

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