Civil Litigation Associate Attorney
hace 5 días
Roseland
Pay: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Join a respected, established New Jersey law firm where junior attorneys can build real litigation skills in an in-office environment., • Get hands-on exposure across the full lifecycle of civil litigation, not just narrow pieces of cases., • Work closely with experienced attorneys in a setting that supports mentorship, development, and substantive responsibility., • Build your career in a collegial small-firm environment that offers sophisticated work without Big Law bureaucracy., • Step into a role with clear long-term growth potential for a motivated litigator who wants to sharpen courtroom and case-handling skills. Location: This is a full-time, fully on-site opportunity in Roseland, New Jersey, designed for attorneys who want the benefit of daily in-person collaboration, mentorship, and professional development. Note: Must be admitted in New Jersey and have solid civil litigation experience in NJ, including familiarity with court rules, procedures, and the general litigation process. About Us We are a well-established law firm with a sophisticated, multidisciplinary practice and a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services with the responsiveness and direct client contact of a smaller firm. Our team handles meaningful legal matters across several practice areas and values strong advocacy, professionalism, and collaboration. Confidential Employer. Job Description • Handle civil litigation matters from inception through resolution, • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents, • Manage written discovery, document review, and case strategy support, • Prepare for and attend depositions, court appearances, and hearings, • Assist with trial preparation and overall litigation support, • Conduct legal research and write clearly and persuasively, • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court in a professional manner, • Manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple active matters effectively, • Work closely with senior attorneys while also taking ownership of substantive assignments Qualifications • J.D. from an accredited law school, • Admitted to practice in New Jersey, • 2+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience, • Strong knowledge of NJ litigation process, procedures, and rules, • Experience with discovery and motion practice, • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, • Organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple deadlines, • Motivated to grow in an in-office, team-oriented environment Why You Will Love Working Here • Real mentorship and daily access to experienced attorneys, • Substantive litigation experience that helps accelerate your development, • Collegial, professional team environment, • Strong platform for a junior attorney who wants to grow the right way, • High-quality work with meaningful client exposure and responsibility JPC-844 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance