Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Trueline's client, a highly respected regional law firm with a deep bench in sophisticated litigation, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Financial Services-focused practice in Madison, NJ. This role is ideal for an attorney who has handled complex financial disputes and wants to build a long-term platform within a collaborative firm that values both excellence and balance.

• Represent financial institutions, lenders, and related entities in complex commercial litigation matters
• Handle disputes involving financial services, lending, title insurance, and related real estate issues
• Manage cases from inception through discovery, motion practice, and resolution
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy in sophisticated matters
• Work directly with partners and clients while taking ownership of assigned cases
• Collaborate closely with construction and commercial litigation teams as needed

• 4-8 years of commercial litigation experience with meaningful financial services exposure
• Experience representing financial institutions, lenders, insurers, or similar entities
• Active admission to the New Jersey Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage complex matters independently while contributing to a team-based practice

• Experience with title insurance, lender liability, or real estate-related litigation
• Admission to the New York and/or Pennsylvania Bar
• Demonstrated strength in motion practice and legal writing

• Base salary range of $150,000 to $185,000
• Hybrid work schedule, typically 2-3 days in-office
• Hours-based year-end bonus plus discretionary bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, life, accident, and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  
  Mentorship program and hands-on partner access
• Collegial, social culture that supports long-term career growth and work-life balance

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.