Junior To Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team in Florham Park, NJ. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of litigation and/or employment law experience, outstanding academic credentials and the ability to work independently.

Duties:

• Draft and prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and other related litigation documents.
• Prepare discovery responses and requests.
• Conduct legal research.
• Provide client status reports.
• Participate in business development and marketing initiatives.
• Handle other litigation-related matters as needed.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of litigation and/or employment law experience.
• Litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, and preparing dispositive motions.
• Admission to New Jersey is required; New York is preferred.
• Federal or N.J. Appellate, Chancery, or Law Division clerkship preferred.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar; admission to the New York State Bar preferred.
• Federal or New Jersey Appellate, Chancery, or Law Division clerkship preferred.

Skills:

• Strong legal research skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Location: Florham Park, NJ

This New Jersey law firm was started over 50 years ago. They practice in many areas including elder law, school law, taxation, public affairs law, business litigation, and mass tort litigation.