Commercial Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Hamilton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Opportunity for remote work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is assisting a law firm in Hamilton, NJ to hire a Commercial Litigation Associate. The role requires self-direction, detail-oriented work, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will manage all phases of commercial, real estate, and creditors' rights litigation, draft pleadings, take depositions, and handle oral motion hearings, with involvement in lease disputes and bankruptcy matters.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in commercial real estate and/or creditors' rights litigation.
• Trial experience with two cases to conclusion.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar; New Jersey and New York admissions are a plus.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial, real estate, and creditors' rights litigation.
• Draft pleadings and conduct written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle oral motion hearings.
• Engage in real estate lease disputes, equipment lease disputes, and bankruptcy litigation.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Multitasking

Integrity

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate for its Hamilton, NJ office. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for professional development in a challenging yet supportive setting.

Duties

• Manage all phases of commercial, real estate, and creditors' rights litigation.
• Draft pleadings and conduct written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle oral motion hearings.
• Engage in real estate lease disputes, equipment lease disputes, and bankruptcy litigation.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in commercial real estate and/or creditors' rights litigation.
• Trial experience, including trying two cases to conclusion.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar; New Jersey and New York admissions are a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar.

Skills

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work autonomously.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Opportunity for remote work.