Description:
Position Overview:We are seeking Associates to fill multiple positions for experienced litigators to represent our New Jersey clients.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, benefit package and flexible work environment (remote or hybrid allowed, except for court-mandated appearances). This is a unique opportunity that provides a legal practice where a motivated lawyer is called upon daily to counsel our clients on a variety of legal issues that are as diverse as they are challenging.
General 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, 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.
Qualifications:
- Must be barred in NJ.
- Familiarity with NJ law and procedure required.
- Previous experience required, preferably in civil litigation.
- Experience drafting discovery, taking lead on depositions and arguing motions is preferred.
- Excellent writing and organizational skills, and comfortable working in a fast paced and demanding environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in Lexis software
The yearly salary range is between $85,000 and $130,000. This position is open to all experience levels. The actual salary offered may be above the identified range and will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, including the location where the position is filled.
