Associate Attorney

Clausen Miller P.C.; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

CLE reimbursement

Bar registration fees covered

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Clausen Miller P.C. in New Jersey is seeking an Associate Attorney to work 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—depositions, court appearances, and active participation in building litigation skills within a collaborative, well-resourced team. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of litigation experience, NJ bar admission (NY bar a plus), strong advocacy skills, and a

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 comfortable working 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 oriented

Education

New Jersey Bar Admission

New York Bar Admission 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)