Litigation Attorney

Pay:$130000.00 - $170000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected New Jersey law firm with a strong reputation for sophisticated public and private sector work.
• Manage meaningful civil litigation matters while working alongside experienced attorneys.
• Gain valuable exposure to municipal and government law redevelopment and long-term tax exemption matters.
• Take an active role in discovery depositions motion practice court conferences and trial preparation.
• Receive strong professional development support including CLE expenses bar fees professional memberships and business development resources.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with medical dental vision life insurance disability coverage retirement savings an employer-funded HSA and more.
• Build a long-term career in a collaborative environment that values impact passion accessibility and professional growth.

Location:Roseland NJ On-site in our professional office with daily opportunities to collaborate directly with experienced attorneys and a highly supportive legal team.

Note:Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school an active New Jersey law license in good standing and 4 years of relevant civil litigation experience. Candidates must also be capable of independently managing active litigation matters and have experience with depositions motion practice discovery and court appearances.

About Us

We are a well-respected New Jersey law firm serving governmental and private sector clients through sophisticated business-oriented legal counsel. Our team takes pride in combining legal excellence with a personal accessible approach and in helping clients navigate complex matters with practical strategies and meaningful results. We are committed to professional development collaboration respect and building a workplace where talented attorneys can grow and Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage active civil litigation matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on complex litigation and client matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and develop practical effective litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings motions briefs discovery correspondence and other legal documents.
• Handle all phases of discovery including preparing responding to and managing discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with witness preparation.
• Prepare matters for trial and participate in trial-related activities.
• Attend court conferences hearings and other litigation proceedings.
• Support municipal and government law matters including redevelopment and long-term tax exemption work.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to provide responsive business-focused legal guidance.
• Continue developing substantive legal knowledge and advocacy skills through increasingly sophisticated assignments.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey law license in good standing.
• 4 years of relevant civil litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage an active litigation caseload.
• Experience with depositions motion practice discovery and court appearances.
• Excellent legal research writing analytical and advocacy skills.
• Municipal or government law experience strongly preferred.
• Redevelopment and long-term tax exemption experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic judgment attention to detail and desire to learn and grow.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will work on sophisticated matters with meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience across the litigation lifecycle. Our team values collaboration accessibility professional excellence and open communication while providing the resources and mentorship needed to continue developing as an attorney. We also invest in your long-term success through CLE support professional memberships business development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

JPC-1832

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: NJ bar license 4 years relevant civil litigation experience

• Required Years as Associate: 4

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 4 to 6 years: $130K to $142K

• 7 to 10 years: $142K to $155K

• 11 years: $155K to $170K

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• Client job title: Litigation Attorney

• Location: Roseland NJ

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