Attorney

CRP Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working environment

Mentorship and professional growth

Job summary

CRP Group in Summit, NJ is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate / Counsel / Partner to handle a broad range of sophisticated matters. The role offers meaningful client contact, mentorship and a path to leadership within a growing litigation practice.

Hybrid work arrangement with a 1,600-hour annual target, plus an annual bonus potential and compensation ranging from $125,000 to $200,000 DOE, reflecting experience and role level.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Ideally 5+ years of commercial litigation experience, though candidates with more or less experience may be considered.
• Strong experience handling commercial litigation matters independently.
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills.
• Strong client communication and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court, hearings, mediations and other proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategies and advise clients on complex disputes.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm's litigation practice.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate / Counsel / Partner

Location: Summit, NJ (Hybrid)

Compensation: $125,000 – $200,000 DOE + plus annual bonus

Billable Requirement: 1,600 hours annually, with bonus eligibility beginning at 1,700 hours

Firm: Well-established, highly reputable regional law firm

A highly regarded and well-established regional law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its growing team in New Jersey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial litigator looking to join a respected firm offering high-quality work, strong mentorship, genuine career progression and a healthy work-life balance.

The firm is open to hiring at Associate, Counsel or Partner level, depending on experience and business development background. Attorneys with 5+ years of commercial litigation experience are particularly encouraged to apply, although candidates with more or less experience may also be considered.

About the Role

The successful candidate will handle a broad range of sophisticated commercial litigation matters while working closely with experienced attorneys and firm leadership.

The role offers meaningful client contact, responsibility over matters and the opportunity to develop within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of commercial and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Represent clients in court, hearings, mediations and other proceedings
• Develop litigation strategies and advise clients on complex disputes
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical legal advice
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the firm's litigation practice

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Ideally 5+ years of commercial litigation experience, although candidates with more or less experience will be considered
• Strong experience handling commercial litigation matters independently
• Excellent legal research, writing and advocacy skills
• Strong client communication and relationship management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively while working as part of a collaborative team
• For Partner-level consideration, a portable book of business of approximately $150,000+ is required
• $150,000 – $200,000+ compensation, depending on experience and level
• Annual bonus structure, with bonus eligibility beginning at 1,700 billable hours
• 1,600 annual billable-hour target
• Unlimited vacation
• Strong work-life balance
• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
• Clear long-term career progression

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected, established regional practice where attorneys are given the opportunity to work on high-quality matters without the demands typically associated with larger national firms.

The firm offers a genuinely collaborative environment, access to experienced mentors and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing litigation practice.

The firm is particularly interested in attorneys who are looking for a combination of high-quality commercial litigation work, career progression, strong compensation and a sustainable work-life balance.