Litigation Attorney

Ascendion; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Private office

Dedicated paralegal support

Top-tier legal software

Parking

Stocked kitchen

Team meals

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Ascendion partners with a well-established boutique litigation firm in Northern New Jersey to seek an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing team.

The role involves sophisticated commercial disputes across securities, contracts, real estate, and bankruptcy, with direct collaboration with partners, robust administrative support, and cutting-edge legal technology in a collegial environment that values excellence and work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm.
• Significant deposition experience including witness preparation and transcript analysis.
• Bench trial and jury trial experience required (second‑chair experience acceptable).
• New Jersey Bar admission active or pending (New York Bar a plus).
• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, case evaluations, and litigation strategies.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions, draft deposition outlines, and analyze deposition transcripts.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in bench trials and jury trials (second-chair trial experience is acceptable).
• Attend court appearances, hearings, conferences, and mediations.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, risk assessment, and litigation updates.
• Collaborate closely with partners and support staff to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Trial experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Top‑tier legal software

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Bar License: Active or Pending New Jersey Bar admission required (New York Bar admission is a plus)

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected boutique litigation firm in Northern New Jersey that is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigator looking to work on sophisticated commercial disputes involving securities, corporate, contract, real estate, bankruptcy, and other complex business matters. The firm offers direct collaboration with experienced partners, strong administrative support, cutting‑edge legal technology, and a collegial work environment that values both professional excellence and work‑life balance.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation‑related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, case evaluations, and litigation strategies.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions, draft deposition outlines, and analyze deposition transcripts.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in bench trials and jury trials (second‑chair trial experience is acceptable).
• Attend court appearances, hearings, conferences, and mediations.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, risk assessment, and litigation updates.
• Collaborate closely with partners and support staff to deliver exceptional client service.

Qualifications:

• Active or Pending New Jersey Bar admission required (New York Bar admission is a plus).
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 10+ years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment is strongly preferred.
• Significant deposition experience, including witness preparation and transcript analysis.
• Bench trial and jury trial experience required (second‑chair experience is acceptable).
• Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and case management skills.
• Ability to work on‑site in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – $200,000, depending on experience and overall qualifications.

In addition to base compensation, the firm offers a discretionary year‑end bonus.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Private office
• Dedicated paralegal and administrative support
• Top‑of‑the‑line legal software
• Parking provided
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Team lunches and dinner events
• Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
• Regular office hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) with no expectation of routine after‑hours work