Associate - Litigation - $150k

We Are Legal Revolution; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Millburn, NJ, seeks a Litigation Associate to manage personal injury cases and engage in hands-on litigation. Join a supportive culture where junior associates own their cases and collaborate with seasoned mentors. The firm emphasizes work-life balance and offers a competitive salary with strong career growth potential.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Flexibility

Family-Friendly Culture

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Associate level for litigation cases in NJ courts.
• Experience in personal injury claims and litigation processes required.
• Strong negotiation and client engagement skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from pleadings to resolution.
• Draft litigation documents, including motions and briefs.
• Conduct depositions and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Litigation Management

Negotiation

Client Relations

Document Drafting

Case Strategy

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Job description

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We Are Legal Revolution provided pay range

This range is provided by We Are Legal Revolution. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Join a storied NJ firm, celebrating 85+ years and recently securing a defense verdict in a $2M slip-and-fall case for a national insurer. With 2025 NJ Super Lawyers and a mid-sized, family-friendly culture, this litigation leader offers junior associates their own personal injury cases, no billable hour mandates, open-door mentorship, and partnership with equity buy-in for proven performers, defending insurers in state and federal courts.

Why You Should Join:

• Own Your Cases, Shine Early – Picture handling a $1M auto accident claim from intake to settlement, managing 8+ cases, with 90% of juniors appearing in NJ courts within their first year, earning client praise for “tenacious advocacy.”
• Grow with Open-Door Mentors – Envision coffee chats with a Super Lawyer who defended a $3M premises liability suit, guiding you to partnership, with 4 associates elevated since 2023 in a firm where 95% cherish the supportive, family-first vibe.
• Thrive Without Billable Pressure – Join a team handling 40+ injury cases yearly, free from hourly mandates, with equity buy-in potential, backed by insurer trust since 1925, letting you focus on winning, not clocking hours.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Personal Injury Cases – Handle auto, slip-and-fall, and premises liability claims in NJ courts, from pleadings to resolution, for insurers.
• Draft Litigation Documents – Prepare discovery, motions, and briefs, leveraging firm’s expertise in negligent security and brain injury defenses.
• Conduct Depositions – Lead witness interviews, building strategies for $500K+ claims under senior guidance.
• Negotiate Settlements – Resolve 70% of cases via mediation, securing cost-effective outcomes for clients.
• Build Client Relationships – Engage insurers directly, aligning with firm’s collaborative, client-focused approach.

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive Pay – Earn $125K–$150K based on experience, with performance bonuses tied to case wins and client satisfaction.
• Millburn Hub – Work at a modern office in vibrant Essex County, with hybrid flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Family-Friendly Culture – Join a team with flexible hours, socials, and a commitment to work-life balance since 1925.

Ready to Take the Reins?

Email [e-mail] for a confidential chat today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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