Attorney At Law

Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC, a boutique law firm in Florham Park, NJ, seeks an Attorney At Law for a full-time, in-person role with some flexibility for work from home. The attorney will handle litigation and counseling across real estate, land use, redevelopment, and related business matters while drafting pleadings, researching, and advising clients.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with strong academics, NJ license (NY admission preferred or willing), and demonstrated excellence in written and

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law with experience in real estate, business, and appellate matters.
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey; NY admission preferred or willing to obtain.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to manage multiple matters in a small firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and transactional documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and opinions.
• Appear in court and before administrative or municipal bodies.
• Collaborate with partners, manage case timelines, and participate in client development.

Skills

Real estate litigation

Appellate matters

Legal research

Negotiation

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Company Description

Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart, LLC is a boutique law firm based in Florham Park, New Jersey. The firm focuses on litigation in all facets of real estate and related business law, including land use, redevelopment, zoning, eminent domain and condemnation, corporate, and appellate matters. The practice offers clients highly specialized representation in complex, high-stakes disputes. Attorneys at the firm have appeared before the New Jersey Superior and Supreme Courts, the U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. This environment provides opportunities for meaningful courtroom experience and sophisticated legal work.

Role Description

The Attorney At Law role is a full-time, in-person position based in Florham Park, NJ, with some flexibility for work from home. The attorney will handle a mix of litigation and counseling matters related to real estate, land use, redevelopment, zoning, eminent domain, business law, and appellate practice. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and transactional documents; conducting legal research; and preparing memoranda and opinions for clients and internal use. The role involves appearing in court and before administrative or municipal bodies, negotiating agreements and settlements, and providing clear, practical legal advice to clients. The attorney will collaborate with partners and colleagues, manage case timelines and deadlines, and participate in client development and firm initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with demonstrated experience in real estate, business, and appellate matters.
• Knowledge of Tax Appeals and real estate taxation and valuation.
• Proven ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients, including risk assessment and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent Research skills, including case law, statutes, regulations, and legislative history, with precise application to complex fact patterns.
• Effective Negotiation skills for settlements, agreements, and client advocacy in adversarial and collaborative settings.
• Active license to practice law in New Jersey; New York admission is preferred or willingness to obtain admission.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, with strong academic performance.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including drafting briefs and presenting arguments in court.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a small-firm environment.
• Prior litigation experience, judicial clerkship, or experience in real estate, land use, or eminent domain is highly beneficial.