General Litigation Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced General Litigation Attorney to join its team in Hackensack, NJ. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of general litigation matters, including handling cases from initial intake through discovery, resolution, and trial. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for the law, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage cases effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of general litigation matters, including insurance defense cases.
• Handle all stages of litigation, from file opening through discovery, trial preparation, and resolution.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, depositions, and legal hearings.
• Draft legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategies and guide junior staff.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey (required).
• Experience in general litigation, with a focus on insurance defense (preferred).
• Actual trial experience to verdict (required).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• New York Bar admission (preferred).
• Willingness to travel for court appearances as needed.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active New Jersey Bar membership (required).
• New York Bar membership (preferred).

Skills

• Strong litigation and courtroom experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and other legal professionals.
• Ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to complex legal issues.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Firm-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching and profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Additional perks include free flu shots, mid-week bagels, company outings, and more.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic legal team offering a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while working on diverse and challenging cases.

Established in the last quarter of the twentieth century, this prestigious law firm has offices in the states of New Jersey and New York and is comprised of a sizable team of highly skilled attorneys. Some of the firm's key areas of practice are appellate law, construction law, environmental litigation, insurance law, real estate transactions, and zoning & land use law. Community service efforts are encouraged at the firm.