Litigation Attorney with portable book

Jobot; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong support from leadership

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney in Parsippany-Troy Hills. The firm offers a collaborative environment with the opportunity to grow your practice across various fields, including employment and commercial law. Ideal candidates have a portable book of business valued at $300,000 or more and at least 5 years of litigation experience. The role provides autonomy, direct client relationships, and a supportive leadership team invested in your success. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $300,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a litigation attorney.
• Active bar admission, preferably in New Jersey.
• Proven experience in various litigation areas including employment and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court and before government agencies.
• Prepare and draft legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and manage paralegals.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Excellent written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Overview

Litigation attorney with a portable book ($300k+)—stable platform, strong support, and leadership that’s invested in your success.

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Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 per year

Why join us?

Established, growth-oriented firm where litigators can actually build. With a broad, full-service platform and a leadership team that’s genuinely open-minded about practice mix, this is a place for attorneys who want the resources of a mid-size firm without the rigidity of BigLaw. Attorneys here enjoy real autonomy, direct client relationships, and the opportunity to grow any litigation practice — employment, commercial, land use, education, cannabis, government, or beyond. The firm is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and business-minded, with compensation structures designed to reward originators and support long-term growth. Compensation range is estimated and depends on level and portable business.

Job details

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney with a portable book of business. The firm is open to candidates at the associate, partner, or contract partner level, depending on background, business, and long-term fit. Ideal candidates bring a portable book in the $300–400K range (with flexibility for the right practice mix) and are interested in growing their practice within a collaborative, full-service platform.

Practice Areas (flexible)

• Employment law
• Commercial litigation
• Land use / zoning
• Education law
• Cannabis law
• Corporate & business litigation
• Government-related litigation

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend or prosecute in civil litigation.
• Provide legal advice to clients on a wide range of legal issues, including employment law, employment litigation, land use / zoning, education law, cannabis law, corporate & business litigation, government-related litigation, commercial litigation, and business litigation.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, contracts, and other legal paperwork.
• Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of legal problems.
• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
• Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Develop relationships with clients and seek new clients through business development efforts.
• Continually update legal knowledge through continued education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission (NJ strongly preferred).
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a litigation attorney.
• Proven experience in Employment law, Employment litigation, Land use / zoning, Education law, Cannabis law, Corporate & business litigation, Government-related litigation, Commercial litigation, or Business Litigation.
• Proven ability to originate and service client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writing samples may be requested).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Proven track record of business development and client acquisition.
• Interest in building a practice within a stable, growth-oriented firm.
• Open to a primarily in-office model.

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