Description:
Purpose of Role:Mandelbaum Barrett PC is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney with 7+ years of experience in commercial/ complex litigation. It also would be ideal if the candidate has experience in healthcare and/or employment litigation matters.
We are particularly interested in attorneys who are self-starters, write well, and have first- or second-chair experience handling trials and/or arbitrations.
This role offers the opportunity to join our established and growing Commercial Litigation Department and our Healthcare and Employment Litigation Practice Groups, with a competitive compensation package and excellent professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Handle a broad range of litigation proceedings from inception through resolution, focusing mostly on healthcare and employment litigation matters.
- Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and briefs.
- Conduct and defend depositions.
- Represent clients in court, arbitration, and administrative hearings.
- Develop and execute litigation and defense strategies.
- Manage multiple cases independently with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
- Support related practice groups, as needed.
- Contribute to process improvements within the department.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar required; New York admission also a plus (or willingness to obtain).
- 7+ years of legal experience, including taking and defending depositions and first or second-chair trial experience.
- Excellent communication, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism.
- Team-oriented with strong leadership, mentoring, and relationship-building abilities.
- Adaptable, intellectually curious, and capable of handling complex legal and business issues.
