Associate Attorney - Remote Litigation & Trial Practice

Chartwell Law; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ seeks an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Primary duties include file review, extensive research and drafting of briefs and memos, and regular court representation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the posting state.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Expert witness retention and collaboration.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Chartwell Law in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ seeks an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement.

Primary duties include file review, extensive research and drafting of briefs and memos, and regular court representation.