Litigation Associate

Innovative Driven; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Innovative Driven, based in Summit, New Jersey, seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney to join a boutique firm with a strong, sophisticated practice. This role offers a hybrid schedule—three days onsite in Summit and two days remote each week—without a billable hour requirement, and compelling opportunities to handle complex matters.

You will counsel businesses and individuals on commercial and employment disputes in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and administrative

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of litigation experience, ideally with exposure to commercial, employment, or complex business disputes.
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey; New York admission is a plus.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, research, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, and client communications.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Counsel businesses and individuals through disputes in state and federal courts, arbitration, and admin proceedings.
• Represent clients in complex shareholder, member, and partnership disputes.
• Navigate litigation arising from data breaches, privacy concerns, and technology-related claims.
• Manage all phases of litigation: pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs; depositions; motions; support mediations, hearings, trials.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Client communications

Education

Bar admission in NJ

Job description

Innovative Driven is currently seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to join the dynamic team at one of our most well-regarded boutique law firm clients!

This is an incredible opportunity to join a firm where you have the opportunity to handle complex substantive matters in a supportive and sophisticated environment. The firm is based in Summit, New Jersey and it serves sophisticated corporate and clients, nationwide.

There is no billable hour requirement for Litigation Associates. It is a hybrid position, with three days onsite in Summit, and two days remote, each week.

Responsibilities

• Counsel businesses and individuals through a broad range of commercial and employment-related disputes in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and administrative proceedings.
• Represent clients in complex shareholder, member, and partnership disputes.
• Navigate litigation arising from data breaches, privacy concerns, and other technology-related claims.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery materials, and briefs; conducting depositions; arguing motions; and supporting mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and contributing to case strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of litigation experience, ideally with exposure to commercial, employment, or complex business disputes.
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey; New York admission is a plus.
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, research, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Demonstrated experience handling discovery, motion practice, and client communications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The firm offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes a generous bonus structure, 401(k) with company match up to 4%, Health, dental, and vision insurance, and PTO, with genuine flexibility and autonomy.