Associate Attorney

gpac; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Potential bonus opportunities

Meaningful client interaction

Job summary

A law firm in New Jersey seeks a Mass Tort / Class Action Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to handle complex plaintiff-side matters. You will work on mass tort, class action, personal injury, and products liability cases, with responsibilities from intake through trial preparation.

Ideal candidates will have strong research and writing skills, the ability to manage multiple matters, and admission to both the NJ and NY Bars.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Experience in mass tort or class action is preferred
• Strong civil litigation knowledge and procedures
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines
• Admission to NJ and NY Bars in good standing

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation from evaluation to resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and trial prep
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Collaborate with clients and attorneys in complex plaintiff-side matters
• Handle matters in state and federal courts
• Assist with intake, investigation, and evaluation of claims

Skills

Litigation experience

Mass tort

Class action

Civil procedure

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

New Jersey Bar

New York Bar

Job description

Mass Tort / Class Action Associate Attorney

Location: New Jersey

Experience: 3+ years

Compensation: $150,000-$165,000

A respected law firm is looking to add an experienced Mass Tort / Class Action Associate Attorney to its growing litigation practice.

This is an opportunity for a plaintiff-side attorney who wants meaningful responsibility in complex litigation and the opportunity to work on matters involving individuals and groups of plaintiffs.

What You'll Handle

• Manage complex litigation matters from initial case evaluation through resolution
• Assist with and take responsibility for pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
• Work with clients throughout the litigation process
• Handle matters in state and federal courts
• Assist with case intake, investigation, and evaluation of potential claims
• Work collaboratively with experienced attorneys on complex plaintiff-side matters

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Experience with mass tort, class action, personal injury, products liability, or another complex plaintiff-side practice
• Experience handling matters in state and federal courts
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedure
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and take ownership of assignments
• Admission to both the New Jersey and New York Bars in good standing

A background in science, medicine, or another technical field is a plus but is not required.

What This Opportunity Offers

• $150,000-$165,000 base salary
• Potential bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated plaintiff-side litigation
• Collaborative environment with experienced litigators
• Meaningful responsibility and client interaction

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.