Associate Attorney (Fulltime-Hybrid)

The Chilla Business Counsel L.L.C.; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

CHILLA Business Counsel L.L.C. in Morristown, NJ, seeks an Associate Attorney to support business and employment law practice through research, drafting, and client counseling. The role includes contract review, policy analysis, and assisting with litigation, disputes, and strategy, with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule.

This full-time position involves engaging directly with clients, managing ongoing matters, and contributing to practical, business-focused legal solutions.

Qualifications

• NJ Bar admission required; NY Bar a plus.
• General litigation: 5+ years in practice.
• Strong deposition, trial prep and oral advocacy skills.
• Legal research and writing proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review contracts and employment-related documents.
• Analyze workplace policies and support litigation matters.
• Provide clear legal advice to business clients and participate in negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy and case management.

Skills

NJ Bar admission

Litigation experience

Deposition & trial prep

Legal research & writing

Motions & pleadings

Communication skills

Court appearances

Independent multi-tasking

Job description

Company Description

CHILLA Business Counsel (formerly TRIMBOLI & PRUSINOWSKI, LLC) is a trusted legal partner for businesses navigating complex workplace and operational challenges. The firm provides proactive guidance on employment law, compliance, contract strategy, and dispute resolution. By focusing on risk management and practical solutions, CHILLA Business Counsel helps organizations protect their people, reputation, and long-term interests. Business leaders rely on the firm for clear, strategic counsel that supports sustainable growth while minimizing legal exposure.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will support the firm’s business and employment law practice through legal research, drafting, and client counseling. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and reviewing contracts and employment-related documents, analyzing workplace policies, and assisting with litigation and dispute resolution matters. The role involves providing clear legal advice to business clients, participating in negotiations, and collaborating with senior attorneys on strategy and case management.

This is a full-time position based in Morristown, NJ, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows for a combination of in-office and work-from-home days. The Associate Attorney will engage directly with clients, help manage ongoing matters, and contribute to the firm’s reputation for practical, business-focused legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Membership to NJ Bar a must; NY Bar a plus
• General Litigation: Minimum 5 years (Required)
• Ability to successfully handle litigation matters with limited supervision
• Established litigation skills such as taking and defending depositions, trial prep as well as oral advocacy
• Drafting, Preparing, & Formatting Motions, Pleadings, Discovery Demands and Responses
• Legal Research and Writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Communicating with Clients, Court Staff, Expert Witnesses, and Opposing Counsel
• Appearing in Court to Argue Motions, Attend Status Conferences, Assist with Other Proceedings
• Must be self-motivated, a hard worker, and a strong communicator with networking capabilities Strong professional judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proactiveness, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and multi-task required

If this sounds like what you're looking for, we're looking forward to meeting you!