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Join An AV-Rated Litigation Firm: Elevate Your Career in Litigation!Are you ready to take your career in litigation to the next level? Look no further than An AV-Rated Litigation Firm – a premier law firm known for its commitment to excellence, comprehensive training programs,, partnership pathway, and unparalleled mentorship opportunities. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals to become a part of our dynamic team of top litigators.
Work with Top Litigators: Join a team of esteemed professionals who are renowned for their expertise in litigation. Collaborate with some of the industry's most respected attorneys, working on high-profile cases that challenge and inspire you to reach new heights.
Be the Best Litigator: We're not just looking for employees; we're looking for future leaders in litigation. At An AV-Rated Litigation Firm, we empower you to develop your unique skills and strengths, paving the way for you to become an exceptional litigator who can tackle complex challenges with confidence.
Insurance Defense and Civil Litigation: Specialize in insurance defense and civil litigation, gaining experience in a diverse range of cases. From personal injury to professional liability, you'll have the opportunity to hone your expertise in areas that matter most to you.
We seek an experienced Senior Counsel with 8 or more years of civil litigation experience to join our team of award-winning litigators in Jersey City, NJ. An AV-Rated Litigation Firm also offers attorneys the option to work for teams located in areas other than where they live. If you are licensed to practice in one of our states even if you do not live close to one of our offices, please let us know!
Responsibilities:
- Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
- Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
- Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
- Routine communications with clients
- Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys
Requirements:
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in New Jersey
- Licensed in Connecticut and/or New York, is a plus
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with premise liability, high exposure cases, labor law, property damage, construction law cases, deposition, and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
