Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in Cherry Hill, NJ, is seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney to join their team. The position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse litigation matters, with a focus on general and professional liability. The ideal candidate will manage all phases of litigation, from initiation to resolution, while working closely with clients to provide strategic legal advice.

Duties:

• Represent clients in litigation, handling cases from initiation through expert discovery.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct thorough legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft legal documents such as motions, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda.
• Prepare case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, and litigation reports.
• Review and summarize discovery responses and depositions.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
• Maintain close communication with clients, providing legal analysis, status updates, and counsel throughout the litigation process.

Requirements:

• Active Bar membership in New Jersey.
• Preferred experience in New Jersey litigation.
• Proficiency in drafting discovery, leading depositions, and arguing motions.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey.

Certifications:

• New Jersey Bar Admission.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Expertise in legal research and analysis.
• Negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Job Location:

• Cherry Hill, NJ.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental, vision, and health insurance.
• Flexible spending account and employee assistance program.
• Life insurance and paid time off.
• Flexible schedule options.
• Referral program.

This firm has offices in Pittsburgh, Westchester County, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Philadelphia. This firm's practice areas include general litigation, premises liability and transportation, professional liability and healthcare, toxic tort, mass tort and product liability, employment law, municipal and public entity, construction accident, construction defect and surety bond, bankruptcy, commercial litigation and intellectual property, environmental and regulatory, coverage, appellate, excess and reinsurance. This firm works hard to provide its clients with the highest quality legal services.