Associate Attorney

CLAUSEN MILLER; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

CLE reimbursement and bar registration

Hybrid schedule (in-office and remote)

Job summary

Clausen Miller P.C. is a nationally recognized insurance defense firm.

We are growing our New Jersey litigation team and seeking an Associate Attorney to work closely with a Senior Partner on a diverse caseload spanning casualty defense, premises liability, and environmental liability. This hands-on role means you’ll take depositions, appear in court, and build litigation skills within a collaborative, well-resourced team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience in casualty defense, premises liability, or environmental liability.
• Active New Jersey bar admission required; New York bar admission a plus.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented self-starter in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery demands, and responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery, including interrogatories and document review.
• Perform legal research and case analysis.
• Appear in New Jersey courts as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy skills

Detail orientation

Education

New Jersey bar admission

Bar admission in another jurisdiction a plus

Job description

Clausen Miller P.C. is a nationally recognized insurance defense firm with decades of experience representing major insurers and self-insured clients across complex litigation matters. We're growing our New Jersey litigation team and looking for a motivated Associate Attorney to work closely with a Senior Partner on a diverse caseload spanning casualty defense, premises liability, and environmental liability.

This is a hands-on role from day one — you'll be taking depositions, making court appearances, and building your litigation skills within a collaborative, well-resourced team.

What You'll Do

• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery demands, and responses
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage discovery, including interrogatories and document review
• Perform legal research and case analysis
• Appear in New Jersey courts as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of litigation experience in casualty defense, premises liability, or environmental liability
• Active New Jersey bar admission required; New York bar admission a plus
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $105,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• CLE reimbursement and bar registration fees covered
• Hybrid schedule (in-office and remote flexibility)

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