Commercial Litigation Attorney

Law Firms; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney in New Jersey with 2+ years of practice to join our client’s growing legal team.

The ideal candidate will handle disputes involving contracts, business torts, and other commercial matters, with strong research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills.

Required: JD from an accredited law school and admission to both the New York and New Jersey bars; salary range is $120,000–$160,000 per year.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2+ years in commercial/business litigation.
• Active admission and good standing with both the New York and New Jersey bars.
• Experience in commercial disputes, breach of contract, and torts.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, discovery management, and trial preparation.
• Strong research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with NY/NJ state and federal procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients in business and commercial disputes, including breach of contract and torts.
• Draft, review, and file complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other pleadings.
• Maintain case files, monitor deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedural requirements in NY and NJ.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Attorney

Experience: 2+ Years

Bar Admission: New York and New Jersey (Both Required)

Practice Area: Commercial Litigation / Business Litigation

Location: New Jersey

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join our client's growing legal team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial and business litigation, with experience handling disputes involving business relationships, contractual obligations, financial matters, and other complex commercial issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution, including pre-litigation assessments, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in business and commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, fraud, partnership disputes, and other contractual disagreements.
• Draft, review, and file complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other legal pleadings.
• Maintain case files, monitor deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedural requirements in New York and New Jersey.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience practicing commercial litigation or business litigation.
• Must be actively admitted and in good standing with both the New York State Bar and New Jersey State Bar.
• Experience handling commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, business torts, fraud matters, and other complex civil litigation.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, discovery management, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with New York and New Jersey state and federal court procedures is preferred.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 – $160,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.