Associate Attorney - General Liability

BCG Attorney Search; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid time off

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney in Mt. Laurel, NJ, focusing on General Liability to join their civil litigation team. The role handles a diverse caseload, including insurance defense, with emphasis on client service and practical litigation strategies.

The ideal candidate has a JD, New Jersey bar license, and 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, including trial preparation. Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-approved law school.
• Active license in good standing in New Jersey.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience; insurance defense preferred.
• Experience in all litigation phases, including trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new files and conduct client communications.
• Produce discovery and prepare legal memoranda.
• Prepare and argue discovery and substantive motions.
• Attend pretrial listings and manage trial proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Writing

Client communications

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Active New Jersey Bar License

Tools

Legal research platforms

Case management software

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in General Liability to join their team in Mt. Laurel, NJ. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, focusing on civil litigation and insurance defense, while delivering exceptional client service.

Duties

• Evaluate new files and conduct client communications.
• Produce discovery and prepare legal memoranda.
• Prepare and argue discovery and substantive motions.
• Attend pretrial listings and manage trial proceedings.

Requirements

• JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active license in good standing in New Jersey.
• 3-5 years of civil litigation experience; insurance defense preferred.
• Experience in all litigation phases, including trial preparation.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Effective communication with clients and legal professionals.
• Familiarity with state and federal court rules.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software.
• Trial or arbitration experience is a plus.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Certifications

Active New Jersey Bar License

Skills

• Legal research and writing
• Oral advocacy and negotiation
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Time management and organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Mentorship opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• Work-life balance