Litigation Attorney

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney for their Short Hills, NJ office. The role involves handling a variety of responsibilities related to commercial litigation and product liability cases. Here's a detailed job description in bulleted format:

Job Overview: The Litigation Attorney will represent clients in various legal proceedings, conduct research, draft legal documents, and provide counsel on litigation strategy.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and promptly reply to correspondence.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activities, including working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar is required.
• 4-5 years of experience in commercial litigation and product liability.
• Experience appearing in both state and federal courts.
• Previous state court or federal clerkship experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Research and problem-solving skills.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Ability to influence others.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong project management skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.