Litigation Associate

Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC is seeking a litigation attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join our growing New Jersey office. The candidate should be admitted to the NJ bar and possess strong writing skills, with experience in civil litigation or municipal government.

Responsibilities include researching, drafting pleadings, managing cases, and preparing for depositions and trials. The firm handles civil defense and municipal government matters in Federal and State Courts, emphasizing

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the NJ bar.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in municipal government or civil defense is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on ongoing litigation cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Assist with case management, including organizing and maintaining case files.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as necessary.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Team oriented

Education

NJ Bar Admission

Job description

Job Description

Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC is a public entity law firm seeking to hire a litigation attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join our growing office.

The firm has a varied litigation practice representing public entities in Federal and State Courts. Areas of concentration include civil defense litigation, municipal and government law. Candidates should have strong writing skills and be able to work in a collegial environment. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues related to ongoing litigation cases


• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs


• Assist with case management, including organizing and maintaining case files


• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials


• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies


• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as necessary

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the NJ bar and have experience in civil litigation and/or municipal government. Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package available.