Business Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Associate Attorney for their Newark office. The attorney will handle a variety of complex commercial litigation matters and provide legal support to clients in the resolution of business disputes.

Job Details:

• Strong academic background required.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills necessary for drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar required, additional admission in New York is a plus.

Experience:

3-6 years of experience preferred in handling business litigation matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar, with additional admission in New York preferred.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research methods and resources.
• Strong oral advocacy skills for court appearances and client meetings.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience with case management and litigation procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships and working effectively within a team.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here rave about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.