Junior Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Generous paid time off.

Paid parental leave.

401(k) with carve-out election and |

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey seeks a Junior Litigation Associate with 1-3 years of experience and a desire to grow under mentorship while handling meaningful, client-facing matters. This role focuses on developing an employment law practice.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery (including e-discovery), arguing motions, taking depositions, and participating in mediations. NJ and NY bar admissions are required. Excellent academics are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience handling litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Admission to the New Jersey and New York Bars.
• Strong interest in developing an employment law practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings.
• Manage written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations.

Skills

Advanced writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Client service

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Litigation Associate in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of litigation experience and a desire to grow their practice under the mentorship of seasoned attorneys while engaging in meaningful, client-facing work.

Duties

• Draft and respond to pleadings.
• Manage written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations.

Requirements

• Experience handling litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Admission to the New Jersey and New York Bars.
• Strong interest in developing an employment law practice.

Education

Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications

Admission to the New Jersey and New York Bars.

Skills

• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and strong commitment to client service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.