Associate Attorney

gpac; Roseland (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

Job summary

gpac, on behalf of a respected New Jersey law firm, seeks a Mass Tort / Class Action Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience. The role offers meaningful responsibility in complex plaintiff-side matters and opportunities to work on cases involving individuals and groups of plaintiffs.

You will handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and trial prep in state and federal courts, with a collaborative team of seasoned litigators and room for growth in a sophisticated

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience in mass tort or class action matters.
• Experience handling matters in state and federal courts.
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation from evaluation through resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and trial prep.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Collaborate with clients and experienced litigators on plaintiffs' matters.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

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.