Associate

TBG | The Bachrach Group; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bachrach Group, a respected law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey, seeks a Professional Liability Associate with 2+ years of litigation experience to join its growing team.

You will work on sophisticated professional liability matters, including legal malpractice and related disputes, with strong mentorship and early responsibility, exposure to court, and client interaction, and a path to develop specialization in professional liability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Experience in professional liability, insurance defense, or commercial litigation preferred.
• Admission to practice in New York and/or New Jersey (NY/NJ bar).
• NJ candidates may receive training for transition into liability.

Responsibilities

• Handle pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and depositions.
• Assist in defense of professional liability claims and related disputes.
• Draft and argue motions, develop case strategy, and support trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and client updates.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on case development and risk assessment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Professional liability defense

Client interaction

Education

Admitted to New York and New Jersey Bar

Job description

Professional Liability Associate (2+ years) | NY & NJ

We are working with a highly regarded, growth-oriented law firm seeking Professional Liability Associates to join its expanding team in New York and New Jersey. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure matters alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The firm is experiencing strong demand in this practice area and is actively looking to add multiple associates who are eager to develop or deepen their expertise in professional liability defense.

• Work on complex professional liability matters (legal malpractice, accounting, and other professional services)
• Join a busy and growing practice with consistent workflow
• Strong mentorship and hands-on training, especially for NY or NJ-based candidates transitioning from general litigation
• Opportunity for meaningful responsibility early on, including court exposure and client interaction
• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and depositions
• Assist in the defense of professional liability claims and related commercial disputes
• Draft and argue motions, prepare case strategy, and support trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and client updates
• Work closely with partners and clients on case development and risk assessment
• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Admission to practice in New York and/or New Jersey
• Experience in professional liability, insurance defense, or commercial litigation preferred
• For NJ candidates: strong civil litigation experience with an interest in transitioning into professional liability (training provided)
• Associates looking to specialize in professional liability at a firm with strong deal flow
• Litigators seeking more substantive responsibility and mentorship
• NJ-based candidates looking to pivot into a new, in-demand practice area

This is a great opportunity to join a firm that is actively investing in its litigation team and offers a clear path for growth.