Litigation Attorney

Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, LLP; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Woodcliff Lake is seeking a litigation associate with 1 to 4 years of complex litigation experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include defending various types of claims and collaborating with partners on case strategies. The salary ranges from $95,000 to $140,000, depending on experience, and applicants must submit a resume and writing sample to the managing partner.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong negotiation, verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, organized, responsive to clients.
• Judicial clerkship preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Defend complex tort, employment liability, transportation and professional liability claims.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on case strategy, discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.
• Maintain client communication and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Highly motivated

Organized

Client responsiveness

Job description

Overview

Regional office of a national law firm seeks a litigation associate with 1 to 4 years of complex litigation experience. Candidates must be highly motivated, organized, responsive to clients and possess strong negotiation, verbal, written and interpersonal skills. The firm handles a diverse and interesting caseload including, but not limited to, defending complex tort, employment liability, transportation and professional liability claims. A judicial clerkship is preferred, but not required. The position pays between $95,000 and $140,000 based on experience. Applicants should submit a resume and writing sample to the managing partner, Douglas Sanchez, at [e-mail].

Location

New Jersey Office
Mack-Cali Corporate Center
50 Tice Boulevard, Suite 250
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07677

Responsibilities

• Defend complex tort, employment liability, transportation and professional liability claims.


• Collaborate with partners and associates on case strategy, discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.


• Maintain client communication and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of complex litigation experience.


• Strong negotiation, verbal, written and interpersonal skills.


• Highly motivated, organized, responsive to clients.


• Judicial clerkship preferred but not required.

Compensation

Salary is $95,000 to $140,000 based on experience.