Commercial Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate for its Short Hills, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of complex litigation experience, with a focus on insurance coverage disputes, and will work collaboratively with partners and clients to manage cases from inception through appeal.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills, plus experience handling deposits and court proceedings in a law firm

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong writing and case management skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling clients and adversaries.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with insurance coverage litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Handle discovery processes, including documents, written discovery, and depositions.
• Collaborate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.
• Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, drafting coverage opinions and related analyses.

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate in Short Hills, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of complex litigation experience, particularly in insurance coverage litigation, and will work collaboratively with partners and clients.

Duties

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Handle discovery processes, including documents, written discovery, and depositions.
• Collaborate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.
• Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, drafting coverage opinions and related analyses.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong writing and case management skills.
• Experience handling clients and adversaries.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with insurance coverage litigation preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and be in good standing.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, adversaries, and courts.
• Commitment to client service and responsiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and business development skills.
• Collaborative mindset and appreciation for teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses.