Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Significant and immediate courtroom 경험

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney in Elizabeth, NJ with at least two years of litigation experience. The role focuses on landlord-tenant, commercial litigation, and real estate matters, offering substantial courtroom exposure and direct client interaction.

The candidate must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in New Jersey, with strong writing and advocacy skills and the ability to work independently in a busy practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
• Two years of litigation experience required.
• Strong writing, research, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and dealing directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters from inception through resolution.
• Regularly appear in court for hearings, motions, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Handle commercial litigation involving leases, contracts, real estate disputes, and related matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Manage an active caseload while working with the attorneys and support staff in the office.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned matters.

Skills

Strong writing

Strong research

Advocacy

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Court appearance

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Elizabeth, NJ, with a minimum of two years' litigation experience. The role involves handling landlord-tenant, commercial litigation, and real estate matters, offering significant courtroom exposure and client interaction.

Duties

• Handle commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters from inception through resolution.
• Regularly appear in court for hearings, motions, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Handle commercial litigation involving leases, contracts, real estate disputes, and related matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Manage an active caseload while working with the attorneys and support staff in the office.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned matters.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
• At least two years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and dealing directly with clients.
• Able to work independently in a busy litigation practice.
• Desire to work, learn, take responsibility, and develop as an attorney.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

Skills

• Strong writing, research, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and dealing directly with clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Significant and immediate courtroom experience.
• Direct client contact.
• Hands-on mentorship and guidance.
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and long-term growth within the law office.
• Supportive and collegial work environment.