Litigation Defense Attorney

LHH; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Firm provided cell phone

Job summary

The North New Jersey office of a reputable national law firm is seeking a Litigation Defense Associate. The position features a hybrid schedule, strong growth opportunity, and a lower billable hours requirement than competitors.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of litigation defense experience, excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to develop relationships with clients. NJ license required and the firm provides comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of litigation defense experience.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop relationships with clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• A confident and ambitious personality.
• License to practice law in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation defense support for the firm’s clients.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law.
• Advise clients and maintain relationships through regular communication.

Skills

Litigation defense experience

Strong writing

Strong research

Analytical skills

Client relationship skills

Collaborative work

Confident ambitious personality

Education

New Jersey license to practice law

Job description

The North New Jersey office of a reputable national law firm is seeking to hire a Litigation Defense Associate. The firm offers a hybrid schedule, terrific growth opportunity, and lower billable hours requirement than competitors. The ideal candidate will have:

• At least one year of litigation defense experience
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• The ability to develop relationships with clients
• The ability to work collaboratively
• A confident and ambitious personality
• License to practice law in New Jersey

*This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $105,000-$140,000 (depending on experience) with excellent bonuses and full benefits, which include 401k, medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, and firm provided cell phone.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers