Commercial Litigation Associate

Friedman Williams; New Jersey; On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Time-off benefits

Job summary

Friedman Williams, a growing New Jersey-based law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for its business litigation practice in Roseland, NJ. This mid-level position offers hands-on case responsibility, significant client contact, and collaboration with experienced litigation partners across various commercial disputes.

The ideal candidate will have 3-7+ years of experience and a strong foundation in legal writing, research, and advocacy. The firm provides a competitive salary of $135,000 - $150,000+, benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience in commercial litigation at a law firm.
• Strong skills in managing multiple matters and deadlines independently.
• Preferred experience in deposition and courtroom.

Responsibilities

• Managing business and commercial litigation matters.
• Drafting pleadings and motions.
• Conducting legal research.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Appearing in court.
• Developing practical litigation strategies.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Legal writing

Research skills

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Education

New Jersey Bar admission required

New York Bar admission preferred

Job description

A growing New Jersey-based law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its business litigation practice in Roseland, NJ. This is a strong opportunity for a mid-level litigator who wants hands-on case responsibility, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced litigation partners on a wide range of commercial disputes.

About the Role

The role will involve managing business and commercial litigation matters, drafting pleadings and motions, handling discovery, conducting legal research, taking and defending depositions, appearing in court, and helping develop practical litigation strategies for clients. The practice handles a broad range of business disputes.

Responsibilities

• Managing business and commercial litigation matters
• Drafting pleadings and motions
• Conducting legal research
• Taking and defending depositions
• Appearing in court
• Helping develop practical litigation strategies for clients

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of commercial litigation experience at a law firm
• New Jersey Bar admission required
• New York Bar admission preferred
• Experience in state and federal court
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently
• Construction litigation experience is a plus, but not required

Pay range and compensation package

Base salary range: $135,000 - $150,000+, depending on experience and other variables. Discretionary performance bonus and origination bonus opportunity. Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), flexible spending/dependent care accounts, EAP, and time-off benefits. Hybrid work arrangements available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The firm offers significant partner access, client interaction, and the opportunity to take on substantive responsibility rather than sitting within a highly layered team. This is a good fit for an attorney who wants case ownership while still benefiting from a collaborative and supportive team structure.