Remote Attorney NJ

Overview

This position involves associate-level roles for experienced litigators to represent New Jersey clients. The employer is an established insurance defense litigation firm founded in 1986, representing clients in matters involving casualty, professional liability, labor law, construction defect, and coverage.

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, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses and depositions; prepare summaries and litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients during litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports, and advice.

Qualifications

• Must be barred in NJ.
• Familiarity with NJ law and procedure required.
• Previous experience required, preferably in civil litigation.
• Experience drafting discovery, taking the lead on depositions, and arguing motions is preferred.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in Lexis software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as lead on depositions and arguing motions.
• Experience drafting discovery.

Compensation & Benefits

• Yearly salary range: $85,000 to $130,000.
• Full-time position with a competitive salary commensurate to experience.
• Benefits include:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
• Flexible work environment (remote or hybrid allowed, except for court-mandated appearances).

Location

• New Jersey clients (multiple associate positions available). The firm has offices in Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh), New Jersey, Delaware, New York (Manhattan and Westchester County), and Maryland.