New Jersey - Senior Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips LLP; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience. The role emphasizes independent matter management and the opportunity to grow a book of business while mentoring junior attorneys.

Key duties include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, motions, depositions, and leading mediations or trials. Bar admissions in NJ and NY are required, with a collaborative culture and strong client service mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience.
• Experience managing matters independently.
• Willing to contribute to firm growth through business development.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Leading or participating in mediations and trials.
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation management

Deposition experience

Motions drafting

Discovery strategy

Business development

Bar admission NJ/NY

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

New Jersey - Senior Litigation Associate

The rapidly growing New Jersey office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience. Ideal candidates will bring meaningful experience managing sophisticated matters independently, as well as a desire to grow a book of business.

About the Role

• Drafting and responding to pleadings
• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Leading or substantially participating in mediations and trials
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in senior litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent academic credentials
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• The ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset, empathy for teammates, and a strong commitment to client service
• Initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and leadership presence
• Interest in business development and long-term practice growth
• Admission to the New Jersey and New York Bars are required

Fisher Phillips is at the forefront of innovation and technology in the legal industry, and we value attorneys who embrace modern tools and forward-thinking approaches to enhance efficiency and client service.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program

Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

The yearly salary range for this position is $195,000 - $215,000+. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is accepting resumes from search firms for this position.