Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Innovative Driven; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Summit, NJ office. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting depositions, and representing clients in a variety of disputes. Qualified candidates will have at least three years of litigation experience and be admitted to practice law in New Jersey. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for three days in the office per week. Strong legal writing and advocacy skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience required.
• Experience managing discovery and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Conduct depositions and argue motions.
• Assist with hearings, mediations, and trials.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Job description

Innovative Driven is seeking a Litigation Associate to join the team at a New Jersey-based boutique law firm client! This is an exciting opportunity for you to build long-term client relationships while sharpening your craft in a fast-paced litigation environment.

LOCATION: Summit, NJ or Tinton Falls, NJ

JOB TYPE: Full-Time; Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
• Conduct depositions and argue motions
• Assist with hearings, mediations, and trials
• Represent businesses and individuals in commercial and employment related litigation disputes
• Litigate restrictive covenant matters and intellectual property matters
• Handle disputes involving data breaches, privacy issues, and technology-related claims, as well as shareholder, member, and partnership conflicts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Admitted to practice law in the state of New Jersey
• A minimum of three years’ experience of litigation, preferably in commercial, employment, or complex business disputes
• Experience managing discovery, motion practice, and client communications
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Judicial clerkship experience is preferred