Litigation Associate

OlenderFeldman LLP; Summit (NJ); Hybride; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off with flexibility and Aut

Direct client exposure

Structured mentorship

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Résumé du poste

OlenderFeldman LLP in New Jersey seeks a Litigation Associate (1‑4 years) to join our trial‑minded team. This full‑time hybrid role is based in Summit and/or Tinton Falls with in‑person work three days a week and exposure to high‑stakes disputes.

You will represent businesses and individuals in commercial and employment litigation, draft pleadings and briefs, take depositions, and help shape litigation strategy. NJ admission required; NY admission a plus. Competitive salary with bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial, employment, or complex business disputes.
• Prior judicial clerkship experience preferred.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey (New York bar admission a plus).
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing discovery, motion practice, and client communications.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsabilités

• Represent businesses and individuals in commercial and employment litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
• Handle disputes involving shareholder, member, and partnership conflicts.
• Litigate restrictive covenant matters, including non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret disputes.
• Handle disputes involving data breaches, privacy issues, and technology-related claims.
• Litigate intellectual property matters, including trademark, trade dress, copyright, and unfair competition claims (both before administrative bodies and in court).
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs; conduct depositions; argue motions; and assist with hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Serve as a direct point of contact for clients on assigned matters and contribute to overall litigation strategy.

Connaissances

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Client communications

Multitasking

Formation

Admitted to practice in New Jersey

New York bar admission a plus

Description du poste

Litigation Associate (1-4 Years Experience)

Location: Multiple Offices - Summit and/or Tinton Falls, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (In-Person 3 Days per Week)

Salary Range: $130,000-170,000, commensurate with experience + bonuses

About OlenderFeldman LLP

OlenderFeldman LLP is a boutique business law firm with the capabilities of BigLaw and none of the politics. Based in New Jersey and serving sophisticated clients nationwide, we represent businesses, executives, and investors in high-stakes litigation and complex commercial disputes.

Our litigators are trusted advisors who combine strong courtroom, including trial, skills with practical, business-minded judgment. We value initiative, clarity of thought, and attorneys who take ownership of their matters while collaborating closely with clients and colleagues.

About You

You are a sharp, motivated litigation attorney with strong fundamentals and meaningful hands-on experience and business acumen. You are comfortable navigating complex disputes, managing active matters, and working directly with clients. You’ve likely clerked for a Judge and know how courts actually operate—not just how cases look on paper.

You’re looking for a Firm where you can harness your litigation skills, gain real responsibility, and be trusted to exercise judgment, not just execute tasks.

Areas of Litigation Practice

• Represent businesses and individuals in a wide range of commercial and employment related litigation disputes in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.
• Handle disputes involving shareholder, member, and partnership conflicts.
• Litigate restrictive covenant matters, including non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality, and trade secret disputes.
• Handle disputes involving data breaches, privacy issues, and technology-related claims.
• Litigate intellectual property matters, including trademark, trade dress, copyright, and unfair competition claims (both before administrative bodies and in court).
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs; conduct depositions; argue motions; and assist with hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Serve as a direct point of contact for clients on assigned matters and contribute to overall litigation strategy.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial, employment, or complex business disputes.
• Prior judicial clerkship experience preferred.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey (New York bar admission a plus)
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing discovery, motion practice, and client communications.
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently in a fast-paced litigation environment.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Comfortable taking ownership of cases and thinking strategically about outcomes.
• Court-savvy, detail-oriented, and confident in your litigation instincts.
• A clear communicator who can translate complex legal issues into practical advice for clients.
• Entrepreneurial-minded and collaborative, with a desire to grow alongside and within the Firm.
• Interested in building long-term client relationships while sharpening your litigation craft.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off with genuine flexibility and autonomy
• Early and substantive responsibility, including direct client exposure
• Structured mentorship and professional development
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, judgment, and high-quality work