Litigation Associate

Talently; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is seeking a Litigation Associate for a hybrid role focusing on complex commercial litigation across state and federal courts. The candidate will gain independent case ownership and direct client interaction in a dynamic team environment.

Requirements include 5-7 years of complex commercial litigation experience, NJ Bar admission, and demonstrated deposition and courtroom skills. The position emphasizes strong research, drafting, and advocacy capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing.
• Experience in New Jersey state courts.
• Deposition and courtroom experience.
• Strong pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and discovery dispute resolution skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication abilities.
• Independent case and client management capability, with teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex commercial litigation from strategy to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and manage discovery, addressing disputes as needed.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear before New Jersey state and federal courts and in arbitrations.
• Manage day-to-day case activities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Conduct legal research and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

New Jersey Bar admission

NJ state courts experience

Deposition experience

Pleadings and motions

Discovery and dispute resolution

Legal research and writing

Client and case management

Job description

Litigation Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

Talently

Rolling Basis (Official)

$145,000-$175,000 per year

• 5-7 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation


• Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing


• Experience in New Jersey state courts


• Demonstrated deposition and courtroom experience


• Strong skills in pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and discovery dispute resolution


• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills


• Ability to manage cases and clients independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Talently is hiring a Litigation Associate for a hybrid role in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The position focuses on complex commercial litigation across state and federal courts, with opportunities for independent case ownership and client interaction.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 5-7 years of experience in complex commercial litigation


• Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing


• Experience in New Jersey state courts


• Demonstrated deposition and courtroom experience


• Strong pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and discovery dispute resolution skills


• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication abilities


• Independent case and client management capability

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handle all phases of complex commercial litigation from strategy to resolution


• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents


• Prepare and manage discovery, addressing disputes as needed


• Take and defend depositions


• Appear before New Jersey state and federal courts and in arbitrations


• Manage day-to-day case activities and maintain strong client relationships


• Conduct legal research and communicate findings effectively