Associate Attorney – First-Party Property Litigation

Pay: $125000.00 - $135000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team handling meaningful first-party property matters from pre-litigation through resolution.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role while maintaining hands-on involvement in hearings depositions trials and client meetings.
• Take meaningful ownership of your cases and build on your litigation skills in a role with real responsibility and client impact.
• Work alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative strategic environment focused on strong outcomes.
• Grow your career with opportunities to sharpen your advocacy legal research negotiation discovery and courtroom skills.
• Make an immediate impact while working with a team that values diligence efficiency professionalism and exceptional client service.

Location: Fully remote with the requirement that you reside within a 75-mile radius of New Brunswick NJ and be available to attend local court hearings trials depositions and client meetings as needed.

Note: Must have first-party property litigation experience and an active current license in good standing with either the New York or New Jersey Bar. Candidates licensed in both New York and New Jersey are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a full-service law firm committed to delivering strategic high-quality legal representation while keeping our clients needs at the center of everything we do. Our collaborative litigation team focuses on efficient case management thoughtful legal strategy and results-driven advocacy across every stage of a matter. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage first-party property litigation matters through pre-litigation discovery negotiation hearings depositions mediation trial preparation and resolution.
• Provide thoughtful legal advice and strategic guidance to clients throughout the life of each matter.
• Draft and review pleadings motions discovery notices subpoenas correspondence and other legal documents.
• Organize analyze and summarize voluminous records and identify key facts issues and evidence.
• Prepare exhibits case materials witnesses and supporting documentation for depositions hearings examinations and trials.
• Conduct factual investigations interviews statements document collection and database research.
• Perform legal research and analyze statutes policies court procedures and relevant case law.
• Evaluate case strengths weaknesses risks and potential strategies to support favorable outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with clients opposing counsel courts witnesses experts and internal team members.
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines and assignments efficiently.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing with the New York or New Jersey Bar.
• 1 year of directly relevant first-party property litigation experience.
• Ideally 3 years of experience as a practicing associate attorney with 3 to 4 years especially well aligned.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation practices legal research discovery pleadings motions and court procedures.
• Excellent written verbal analytical organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities deadlines and case responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel Outlook legal research platforms and standard legal technology.
• Ability to travel locally for hearings trials depositions and client meetings when required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Fully remote flexibility with meaningful courtroom and client-facing work.
• A collaborative team environment where your legal judgment and contributions matter.
• Opportunities to take ownership of cases and develop as a well-rounded litigator.
• Exposure to sophisticated first-party property matters and all stages of litigation.
• A professional culture built around client service strategic thinking efficiency and results.
• The chance to grow your career while maintaining the flexibility of a remote work environment.

JPC-1840

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Remote role but must reside within 75 mile radius of New Brunswick NJ. NJ or NY bar license 1 yr of first-party property exp. must be approx a 3-7 yr associate ideally 3-4 yr.

• Required Years as Associate: 3

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 1 to 2 years directly relevant experience: $125000 to $127000

• 3 to 4 years directly relevant experience: $127000 to $130000

• 5 to 6 years directly relevant experience: $130000 to $133000

• 7 years directly relevant experience: $133000 to $135000

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Full-service law firm seeking a 3 to 7 year Associate Attorney ideally 3 to 4 years to handle first-party property litigation from pre-litigation through trial/resolution. Fully remote within 75 miles of New Brunswick NJ with local travel for hearings trials depositions and client meetings. Must have first-party property experience and active NJ and/or NY Bar admission.

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