Commercial and Employment Law Attorney

Job Overview: A respected law firm is seeking a full-time attorney to join its fast-paced Commercial Litigation and Employment Law Practice Group. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and engaging legal matters. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in commercial litigation and/or employment law, with a track record of handling jury trials, extensive depositions, and complex motions.

Location:

• Denville

Duties:

• Handle commercial litigation and employment law cases.
• Lead and participate in jury trials, depositions, and court proceedings.
• Draft and argue complex legal motions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues on challenging legal matters within the practice group.
• Engage with clients and maintain strong professional relationships.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience in commercial litigation and/or employment law.
• Experience in conducting jury trials, depositions, and arguing complex motions.
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to generate new business or bring existing clients to the firm is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent legal writing and research abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom experience.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple complex cases.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Business development skills are a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Generous benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

With more than 50 years of experience, this firm has sustained a reliable reputation in Family Law, Divorce, Criminal Defense, LGBT/Non Traditional Families and more. This New Jersey based firm has nearly twenty hard-working attorneys devoted to serving their clients.