Litigation Associate

Title:
Litigation Associate

Location:
Parsippany, NJ

Schedule:
Onsite

We are seeking a Litigation Associate to work at a mid-sized general practice law firm with offices in the NJ/NY Metropolitan area.

• Represent clients in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
• Provide written and oral legal advice to clients, collaborate with other attorneys to ensure the provision of uniform high quality legal advice.
• Conduct legal research and advise clients.
• Draft, review, negotiate and file legal documents, correspondence and other documents.
• Oversee or process E‑filing in State and Federal Courts.
• Build and maintain client relationships and advise clients on legal rights, responsibilities, and strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and plea bargains.
• Stay updated on changes to laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with paralegals and staff to prepare cases, meetings and other client requirements.
• Collaborate with other attorneys regarding pending matters and case strategy.
• Conduct client consultation, intakes and communicate with clients regarding case status, legal strategy, and other related matters.
• Maintain a license (in good standing) to practice from the New Jersey State Bar including fulfilling all mandatory continuing legal education requirements.
• Respond to emergent filings and other client matters.
• Handle all other administrative duties as assigned.
• Draft and revise all legal filings including motions, briefs, answers, due process petitions, contracts, resolutions, settlement agreements, and other legal pleadings/documents as required.

• Defending personal injury and other claims on behalf of large, self‑insured corporations, insurance companies and public entities.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• New Jersey Bar Admission required.
• Two (2+) years of litigation experience.
• Trial experience is a plus and the ideal candidate has proficient research and writing skills and experience in representing public and private clients.
• The attorney must have a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Title 59, Federal Court experience in civil rights cases and New York admission are also pluses.
• Ability to utilize advanced features of Microsoft Office suite, Coyote Analytics, I Manage, Westlaw and other online legal research platforms.
• Meet with clients and other work‑related parties (courts, opposing counsel, experts, etc.) during usual/customary hours (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) and as work demands require.
• Some travel required as dictated by client and firm obligations.