Litigation Associate Attorney

LeoForce; Roseland (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid opportunity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with matching

Bonus structure

Mentorship

Job summary

LeoForce in Roseland, New Jersey, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its trial team. The role involves handling complex, high-stakes matters in state and federal courts, including trial and appellate work.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and NJ bar admission, with 3–7+ years of litigation, strong motion practice, depositions, and excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Hybrid work option and a path to growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar admission in New Jersey (or ability to obtain)
• Approximately 3–7+ years of litigation experience
• Strong experience with motion practice, depositions, and court appearances
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage complex cases with attention to detail and strategic insight
• Trial experience or exposure strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, including trial and appeal where applicable
• Develop and execute case strategies in complex litigation matters across multiple practice areas
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including document-intensive cases and coordination with expert witnesses
• Conduct and defend depositions, and prepare clients, fact witnesses, and experts for testimony
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Appear in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings
• Collaborate with senior trial attorneys on high-exposure matters and trial preparation
• Evaluate opportunities for early resolution and develop creative strategies to achieve efficient outcomes for clients

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

New Jersey bar admission (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney

Roseland,NJ, US

6916531

a day ago

Job Description

Experience:

Mid Level

Salary:

$120,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details

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Our client, a highly regarded litigation firm, is seeking a skilled and driven Litigation Attorney to join its accomplished trial team. The firm is known for handling complex, high-stakes matters in both state and federal courts, at the trial and appellate levels, and is frequently engaged by other attorneys to take cases through trial.

The ideal candidate will join a team of seasoned trial lawyers who are deeply experienced in managing sophisticated litigation involving voluminous documentary evidence, multiple expert witnesses, and novel legal issues. From the outset of each matter, the firm takes a practical and strategic approach—identifying creative solutions that position clients for efficient and successful outcomes, while always being fully prepared to litigate aggressively when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, including trial and appeal where applicable
• Develop and execute case strategies in complex litigation matters across multiple practice areas
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including document-intensive cases and coordination with expert witnesses
• Conduct and defend depositions, and prepare clients, fact witnesses, and experts for testimony
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and appellate briefs
• Appear in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings
• Collaborate with senior trial attorneys on high-exposure matters and trial preparation
• Evaluate opportunities for early resolution and develop creative strategies to achieve efficient outcomes for clients

Practice Areas Include:

• Personal injury and products liability litigation
• Medical and professional malpractice defense
• Partnership and shareholder disputes in closely held businesses
• Labor and employment litigation, including restrictive covenant disputes
• Commercial and contract litigation
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Construction litigation

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar admission in New Jersey (or ability to obtain)
• Approximately 3–7+ years of litigation experience
• Strong experience with motion practice, depositions, and court appearances
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage complex cases with attention to detail and strategic insight
• Trial experience or exposure strongly preferred

A bit about us:

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Our client is a boutique law firm in Roseland, New Jersey. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including business and finance, employment, government relations, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, taxation, and trusts and estates. With a team of more than 20 attorneys, the firm combines big-firm experience with a collaborative, efficient, and client-focused approach. Its lawyers have successfully handled high-profile litigation and complex, multi-million-dollar transactions while avoiding overstaffing and prioritizing clear communication and practical strategies. The firm is known for long-standing client relationships built over decades of service and a commitment to delivering sophisticated legal solutions with lasting results.

Why join us?

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• Hybrid opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with matching
• Bonus structure
• Mentorship

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