Attorney

We Are Legal Revolution; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Newark, NJ seeks a Senior Attorney to lead complex commercial litigation matters, running cases from pleadings to resolution with direct client contact.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of litigation experience and a strong New Jersey background, with a track record in complex commercial disputes and the ability to manage matters independently. Base salary can reach up to $250K with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong New Jersey litigation background required.
• Significant commercial or complex civil litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to manage matters independently from suit through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Run matters independently from initial pleadings through discovery, motion practice, settlement and resolution.
• Handle significant commercial and broader civil disputes while collaborating with senior litigators on larger matters.
• Take direct ownership of strategy, client communication and substantive work product.

Skills

Litigation

Commercial litigation

Client communication

Independent case management

Job description

Attorney - Senior Commercial Litigation | Up to $250K Base | Complex Business Disputes | Newark, NJ

Long-established New Jersey litigation firm looking to add a senior attorney to its commercial disputes practice. The team handles significant state and federal matters for businesses ranging from closely held companies to national corporations, with a track record that includes multi-million-dollar judgments, complex contract disputes and high-stakes commercial litigation.

The Firm

• Established Litigation Platform: Founded in 1955, with more than six decades representing businesses and individuals across New Jersey and New York.
• Serious Commercial Disputes: Experience across breach of contract, shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, IP claims and other complex business matters.
• Proven Courtroom Results: The team cites outcomes including a multi-million-dollar fraud judgment and successful defence of a publicly traded company in a significant employment-contract dispute.
• State & Federal Exposure: Regularly appear in New Jersey state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

The Role

• Run Matters Independently: Manage litigation from initial pleadings through discovery, motion practice, settlement and resolution.
• Complex Case Exposure: Handle significant commercial and broader civil disputes while collaborating with other senior litigators on larger matters.
• Client Responsibility: Take direct ownership of strategy, client communication and substantive work product.
• Hands-On Litigation: This is suited to an attorney who has genuinely run cases rather than worked in a narrow support capacity.
• Up to $250K Base + Bonus
• 7+ years of litigation experience
• Strong New Jersey litigation background required
• Significant commercial or complex civil litigation experience preferred
• Ability to manage matters independently from suit through resolution