Associate Attorney – Defense Litigation

• Defense Litigation: Handle cases in various defense litigation areas, including insurance defense, construction law, employment law, product liability, and commercial breach of contract
• Research & Documentation: Conduct in-depth legal research on complex issues and draft, prepare, and handle legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, orders, and other legal documents
• Discovery & Motion Practice: Respond to written discovery, prepare and file dispositive motions, and manage case evaluations for clients in a variety of sectors
• Depositions & Trial Preparation: Prepare and take depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts, manage discovery processes, and assist with trial preparation for cases involving slip and fall, premises liability, and breach of contract matters
• Court Appearances & Hearings: Appear in court for hearings, motions, and trials as necessary, representing the firm’s clients in complex litigation matters
• Client Interaction & Mediation: Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and other client-facing activities, maintaining strong, proactive communication with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders throughout the litigation process
• Caseload Management: Manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring deadlines are met and all aspects of each case are handled with efficiency and care

• 1-6 years of experience in defense litigation (commercial, insurance, employment, construction law)
• Must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited ABA law school
• Must be licensed to practice in New Jersey (PA and NY bar admissions are a plus)
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis, etc.) and MS Office Suite
• Ability to manage discovery, depositions, and draft legal documents independently
• Experience handling cases in federal, state, and appellate courts
• Experience with insurance defense, breach of contract, premises liability, and employment law
• Familiarity with trial preparation, mediation, and arbitration

PA and NY bar admissions

• Health coverage
• 401k with match
• paid time off
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to work on high-profile cases while enjoying a small firm feel
• Billable Hours Expectation: 1,850 annually, with the potential for bonuses
• Collaborative Environment: Enjoy working with a smaller, close-knit team within a larger firm structure