Litigation Associate — Civil Rights & Employment (On-Site)

Protouch Staffing; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing's client, a plaintiff-focused civil litigation firm in Morris Plains, NJ, is seeking a full-time Associate to join their on-site team. You will handle depositions, file and defend motions, and participate in trial work, with room to develop client relationships and contribute to case strategy.

This role is not entry-level and will scale with experience, offering training and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
• Experience in litigation and case management.
• Client consultation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Admission to the relevant state bar with a valid license to practice law.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience in practice areas relevant to the position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Argue motions and participate in trial work.
• Engage in client development and relationship management.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation experience

Client consultation

Verbal and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Bar admission (state)

Juris Doctor (JD)

Experience in relevant practice areas

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bar admission

Job description

Protouch Staffing's client, a plaintiff-focused civil litigation firm in Morris Plains, NJ, is seeking a full-time Associate to join their on-site team. You will handle depositions, file and defend motions, and participate in trial work, with room to develop client relationships and contribute to case strategy.

This role is not entry-level and will scale with experience, offering training and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.