Commercial Litigation Associate

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.; River Edge (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. in River Edge, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join our office. This role targets lawyers with 4–8 years of litigation experience or equivalent clerkships who are ready to take on meaningful responsibility in sophisticated commercial disputes.

Successful candidates will bring strong legal judgment, initiative, and a genuine commitment to litigation, including deposition and courtroom experience. A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and New Jersey admission is required.
• 4–8 years of litigation experience or equivalent clerkship.
• Excellent legal research and persuasive writing skills.
• Ability to develop and execute case strategy with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex, high-profile matters.
• Contribute to case strategy and manage matters.
• Work directly with clients.

Skills

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Initiative

Case strategy

Deposition experience

Courtroom experience

Litigation

NJ bar admission

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Peckar & Abramson, P.C., a nationally recognized law firm, is looking for an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join its River Edge, New Jersey office. This position is well suited for a lawyer with 4–8 years of litigation experience, or equivalent clerkship experience, who is ready to take on meaningful responsibility in sophisticated commercial disputes.

Successful candidates will bring strong legal judgment, initiative, and a genuine commitment to litigation. The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent legal research and persuasive writing skills;
• Self‑starting work ethic and strong ownership of assignments
• The ability to help develop and execute case strategy, with guidance, from the outset of a matter through its resolution;
• Deposition and courtroom experience; and
• A demonstrated passion for litigation.

Experience with labor and employment matters is preferred, but not required.

Candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school and be admitted in New Jersey. New York admission is a plus.

The Opportunity

At Peckar & Abramson, associates collaborate closely with senior attorneys on complex, high-profile matters in a professional environment that values growth, development, and long-term career satisfaction. The role offers meaningful opportunities to contribute to case strategy, manage matters, and work directly with clients.

What We Offer

Peckar & Abramson provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and FSA/HSA options. The firm also offers discounted supplemental life insurance, a commuter transit program, and excess liability coverage.

For candidates who will be working or residing in New Jersey if selected for the position, the listed salary range is $160,000–$210,000. Final compensation will be determined based on internal salary guidelines, market benchmarks, relevant skills and experience, educational qualifications, and certifications.

Peckar & Abramson, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.