Litigation Partner

Frontall USA; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 264,000 - 495,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable litigation-focused law firm in Newark seeks a seasoned attorney to lead high-value litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a substantial book of business and extensive litigation experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Access to experienced legal support

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative culture

Flexible practice environment

Qualifications

• Minimum $800K portable book of business required.
• Extensive litigation experience, excluding insurance defense.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation cases across multiple industries.
• Utilize and expand an existing book of business exceeding $800K.
• Collaborate with associates and paralegals to maximize client outcomes.

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Company Overview:
Our client is a reputable litigation-focused law firm with an 80-attorney team, aiming to expand to 120 attorneys. The firm serves prominent clients across diverse industries, specializing in general and complex litigation, employment law, trust & estates, and insurance recovery. Known for a collaborative culture and robust support structure, the firm enables partners to grow their books of business while working closely with skilled associates and paralegals. The firm maintains a conflict-free environment, never representing insurance companies, which fosters a dynamic and client-focused approach.

Job Summary:
Lead and manage high-value litigation matters for major clients, leveraging a substantial book of business. Collaborate with firm resources to develop and expand your practice within a flexible, growth-oriented litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead litigation cases across multiple industries, ensuring high-quality, hourly-billed client service
• Utilize and expand an existing book of business exceeding $800K
• Collaborate effectively with associates, paralegals, and support staff to maximize client outcomes and business growth
• Focus on general and complex litigation with the flexibility to develop niche practice areas beyond insurance defense
• Maintain strong client relationships and actively participate in business development initiatives

Qualifications:

• Minimum $800K portable book of business with hourly billing
• Extensive litigation experience, excluding insurance defense
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently while leveraging firm support
• Strong business development and client management skills
• Juris Doctor degree with active bar admission in relevant jurisdictions

Salary Range:

• Base salary ranging from $264,000 to $495,000 depending on book of business ($800K–$1.5M+)
• Additional compensation includes 33%+ of collections and monthly bonus payouts
• Total annual compensation typically ranges from $530,000 to $990,000, with higher earnings potential for books exceeding $1.5M

Work Environment and Benefits:

• Access to experienced legal support, including associates, paralegals, and a dedicated marketing team
• Opportunities for professional development, including speaking engagements
• Collaborative culture with low internal competition and long attorney tenure
• Flexible practice environment encouraging growth and cross-practice collaboration

About Us

Frontall has been helping connect companies with qualified talent since 2011. Specialized in HR Solutions, our purpose is to provide workers with the right tools to achieve professional excellence and, therefore, supply our clients with highly proficient staff.

We have gained a strong presence around South America by providing professional workforce to businesses, managing over 23,000 employees over the years, and also assisting talents to find great career opportunities.

We are constantly expanding our frontiers, which has enabled us to grow on an international level with several service locations in North America and South America.

At Frontall, we invest in training employees to help our clients find skilled personnel ready to serve the company with motivated and thirsty performances.

We offer complete solutions for technical, operational, and administrative areas. Also, job seekers can find great job opportunities as well as training and courses to help them develop their skills and grow professionally.

We are committed to doing our job with efficiency, feasibility, and ethics.