Litigation Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Bernardsville (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an experienced Litigation Defense Attorney with 7+ years of litigation and trial experience to handle complex insurance defense matters through trial in New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in general liability, construction litigation, and insurance defense, with a proven record of independently managing cases and completing civil trials. NJ Bar in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience with substantial trial experience.
• Must have completed at least five civil trials.
• Active membership in good standing with the New Jersey Bar.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense matters from inception through trial.
• Manage discovery, court appearances, depositions, and expert issues.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery responses.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and witnesses for testimony and strategy.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential resolution strategies.
• Represent clients before courts, arbitrators, mediators, and other proceedings.
• Maintain billable time records and manage deadlines and trial schedules.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Legal writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

NJ Bar admission

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Defense Attorney with 7+ years of litigation and trial experience to handle complex insurance defense matters through trial. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in general liability, construction litigation, and insurance defense, with a proven record of independently managing cases and completing civil trials.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense matters involving auto liability, general liability, construction, products liability, and property damage from inception through trial.
• Manage discovery, court appearances, depositions, examinations under oath, expert issues, and overall client and case management.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery responses, and required client reports.
• Communicate and coordinate with clients, experts, and witnesses to prepare testimony and trial strategy.
• Evaluate and provide opinions regarding liability, damages, case value, and potential resolution strategies.
• Represent clients before courts, arbitrators, mediators, and other proceedings.
• Maintain accurate billable time records and effectively manage deadlines, caseloads, and trial schedules.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the New Jersey Bar.
• 7+ years of litigation experience with substantial trial experience.
• Must have completed at least five civil trials.
• Strong experience in insurance defense, general liability, and construction litigation.
• Experience handling cases involving auto liability, product liability, and property damage preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, legal writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Computer proficiency and ability to accurately enter and maintain billable time.
• Ability and willingness to travel for trials, hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Strong commitment to client service and meeting work completion deadlines.