Business & Litigation Associate Attorney — Client Focused

Lambariello, Smith & Speed; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

PTO 15 days

Unlimited sick days

401k with match

Bonuses

CLEs paid

Bar memberships paid

Job summary

Lambariello Smith & Speed LLC, a women-owned trusts and estates planning firm, seeks a Business & Litigation Associate Attorney in Warren, New Jersey. The role blends transactional and litigation work with clients, handling contracts, risk analysis, and advocacy to advance business matters.

Requirements include a JD and New Jersey Bar admission, 3+ years of experience in litigation and/or business law, strong communication, and the ability to manage matters independently within a collaborative

Qualifications

• JD degree and admission to the New Jersey Bar.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in litigation, business law, or a combination of both.
• Ability to independently manage matters with appropriate supervision.
• Experience or strong interest in business transactions and contract drafting.
• Excellent client communication skills with a strong sense of empathy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workflow and priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents, including asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and related business contracts.
• Advise clients on business purchases, sales, and general business matters.
• Structure and support business transactions from letter of intent through closing.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and motions in civil litigation matters.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery, case strategy, and client communications throughout litigation and transactional matters.
• Attend trial, hearings, arbitration, and mediation.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks for clients in both transactional and litigation contexts.
• Maintain strong, responsive client relationships and effectively manage client expectations.

Skills

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

JD degree & NJ Bar

Job description

Lambariello Smith & Speed LLC, a women-owned trusts and estates planning firm, seeks a Business & Litigation Associate Attorney in Warren, New Jersey. The role blends transactional and litigation work with clients, handling contracts, risk analysis, and advocacy to advance business matters.

Requirements include a JD and New Jersey Bar admission, 3+ years of experience in litigation and/or business law, strong communication, and the ability to manage matters independently within a collaborative