Litigation Associate — Real Estate & Landlord-Tenant

Law Office Of Lawrence M Centanni PC; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Law Office Of Lawrence M Centanni PC is seeking an associate attorney with at least two years of litigation experience to join our growing New Jersey practice focused on landlord-tenant matters, commercial litigation, and real estate. You will appear in court, draft pleadings, and communicate directly with clients, while working closely with the partners on cases from inception to resolution.

The role emphasizes hands-on courtroom experience, mentorship, and ownership of matters, with a starting

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
• At least two years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Able to work independently in a busy litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters from inception through resolution.
• Regularly appear in court for hearings, motions, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Handle commercial litigation involving leases, contracts, real estate disputes, and related matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Manage an active caseload while working with the attorneys and support staff in the office.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Client communication

Case management

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in New Jersey

Job description

Law Office Of Lawrence M Centanni PC is seeking an associate attorney with at least two years of litigation experience to join our growing New Jersey practice focused on landlord-tenant matters, commercial litigation, and real estate. You will appear in court, draft pleadings, and communicate directly with clients, while working closely with the partners on cases from inception to resolution.

The role emphasizes hands-on courtroom experience, mentorship, and ownership of matters, with a starting