Overview
This role involves associate-level litigation work representing clients in New Jersey. The organization is seeking associates to fill multiple positions for experienced litigators supporting New Jersey clients.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving professional liability or labor and employment.
- Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
- Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
- Draft discovery requests and responses; motions; case evaluation summaries; court orders; settlement agreements; affidavits; pleadings; motions; and legal memoranda.
- Review discovery responses and depositions, and prepare summaries and litigation update reports.
- Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
- Communicate closely with clients during the course of litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports, and advice.
Requirements
- Must be barred in NJ.
- Familiarity with NJ law and procedure required.
- Previous experience required, preferably in civil litigation.
- Excellent writing and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Proficient in Lexis software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience drafting discovery.
- Experience taking the lead on depositions.
- Experience arguing motions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Yearly salary range: $85,000 to $130,000.
- Full-time position with a competitive salary, benefit package, and flexible work environment (remote or hybrid allowed, except for court-mandated appearances).
- The actual salary offered may be above the identified range based on relevant skills, training, experience, and the location where the position is filled.
Location
New Jersey (multiple positions).