Litigation Associate/ Special Counsel

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with firm match

Hybrid work environment

Full suite of benefits including med/d

Job summary

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC in Hackensack, NJ seeks an associate attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our regional defense practice. This hybrid role offers hands-on litigation, flexible scheduling and exposure to high-stakes matters.

Practice focuses on general liability, including Catastrophic Injury and Product Liability. New Jersey Bar admission and attendance at an accredited law school are required; New York Bar admission is a plus.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Bar Admission and attendance at an accredited law school are required.
• New York Bar Admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseloads, go to court, argue motions and conduct depositions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners; gain exposure to clients and insurance carriers; participate in mentoring program.

Education

Juris Doctor

New Jersey Bar Admission

New York Bar Admission (plus)

Job description

Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC is a regional defense firm of 30+ lawyers defending clients in the trucking, construction, product manufacturing, insurance and other industries. This position is for an associate attorney of 2+ years of experience for our Hackensack office. We offer a hybrid work environment and provide flexibility, hands‑on litigation experience and an opportunity to work on complex, high‑stakes matters.

Cases will involve all forms of general liability, including:

• Catastrophic Injury
• Product Liability

New Jersey Bar Admission and attendance at an accredited law school are required. New York Bar Admission is a plus.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $190,000

Benefits

• 401K with firm match
• Hybrid work environment
• Full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we actively foster a firm culture of mentoring, collaboration and diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value the work they produce and those with whom they work. We support flexibility and provide our attorneys with the technology necessary to enhance their hybrid work experience. We seek long‑term team members who desire to represent their clients to the best of their ability and learn through collaboration with their team members. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to progress as an attorney and build a long‑term career.

Responsibilities

Our attorneys manage their own caseloads, go to court, argue motions and conduct depositions. They participate actively in trials, trial preparation and collaborate closely with our senior attorneys and partners. Our attorneys gain exposure to clients and insurance carriers and participate in our formalized mentoring program. We have a well‑established track record of promoting from within.

Compensation and Bonuses

Compensation will be based on experience, education, business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final compensation offered may be outside of the stated range based on appropriate factors.