Senior Litigation Associate

SENIOR LITIGATION ASSOCIATE (Hybrid)

Client is excited to add a Senior Litigation Associate to its New Jersey litigation team. With a strong regional presence our firm offers a supportive environment where attorneys are trusted to take ownership of their cases and collaborate with experienced partners.

Were seeking an associate with 7-10 years of civil litigation experience who is ready to step into a role with real responsibility meaningful mentorship and the opportunity to grow within the firm. Youll work on a diverse range of complex civil litigation matters in practice areas such as general liability construction litigation employment and labor and workers compensation.

What Matters Most

To be considered a qualified candidate should have the ability to handle cases from inception through resolution. This includes (but may not be limited to):

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the New Jersey State Bar are essential prerequisites.
• You should possess at least seven (7) years of prior civil litigation experience and experience in both New Jersey state and federal courts.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Filing dispositive motions in Superior Court.
• Prior ADR experience handling arbitrations and mediations.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive status reports for insurers.
• You should be a self-starter with strong advocacy skills. Proficiency in drafting and arguing dispositive motions along with the ability to perform legal research and respond to discovery requests is crucial.
• Taking and defending fact witness and expert depositions will also be part of your role making attention to detail and effective communication are key attributes for success in this position.