Commercial Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Bedminster Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with firm contribution

Paid parental leave

Life and disability coverage

Wellness and EAP programs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a NY-admitted litigator with 5+ years of experience in complex commercial disputes to join in Central New Jersey. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, and appearing in courts and arbitrations, with real case ownership and mentorship.

Ideal candidates will have strong research and writing abilities, excellent communication, and a proven track record in commercial litigation. Competitive salary and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. with superior academic credentials.
• Active New York Bar admission (non-negotiable).
• New York State court experience with real courtroom time.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and motions.
• Preparing and handling discovery and disputes.
• Taking and defending depositions and court appearances.
• Day-to-day case and client management.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

NY-Admitted Litigator | 5+Yrs Commercial Disputes | Central NJ

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Trey Mattson

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is an established, collaborative litigation team handling sophisticated commercial disputes in New York and New Jersey courts. We're known in the market for giving associates real ownership of their matters rather than burying them in document review on someone else's case, backed by a genuine mentorship structure and reasonable, sustainable billable expectations.

Why join us

• Real case ownership - drafting, depositions, court appearances, and client management, not just support work on someone else's matter.
• Structured mentorship and full business-development support as you build your own practice.
• Reasonable, sustainable billable expectations - built for a long career, not a two-year burnout.
• Strong benefits: medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with firm contribution, paid parental leave, life and disability coverage, wellness and EAP programs.
• A collaborative culture with real social investment - people here treat each other well and stay.

Job Details

You'll handle all aspects of commercial litigation - drafting pleadings and motions, preparing discovery and handling discovery disputes, taking and defending depositions, court appearances, and day-to-day case and client management - appearing before New York state and federal courts and in arbitrations, working both independently and as part of a strong litigation team.

Must-haves

• J.D. with superior academic credentials.
• 5+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Active New York Bar admission (non-negotiable).
• New York State court experience - real courtroom time, not just docket management.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• New Jersey Bar admission (confirm with client whether this should move to must-have - see Gap List).
• Federal court and arbitration experience.

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