Partner-Level Litigator: Business Disputes & Trials

J.Sheppard Associates; New Jersey; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Business development budget

Job summary

J.Sheppard Associates in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Litigation Counsel or Partner to join their expanding business litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of experience in handling complex commercial disputes and must possess first chair trial experience. This role comes with a base salary ranging from $200K to $250K plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Admission to the New Jersey bar is required, and New York admission is preferred. The firm promotes an entrepreneurial environment, fostering growth and development from the start.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience in litigation, specifically handling complex commercial disputes.
• First chair trial experience required.
• Ability to develop strategy and manage cases autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy business litigation practice across ongoing matters.
• Work directly with business clients and take ownership of cases.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial experience

Complex commercial disputes

Contract disputes

Partnership matters

Fiduciary duty claims

Education

Admission to the bar in New Jersey

New York admission (optional/preferred)

Job description

J.Sheppard Associates in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Litigation Counsel or Partner to join their expanding business litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have over eight years of experience in handling complex commercial disputes and must possess first chair trial experience. This role comes with a base salary ranging from $200K to $250K plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Admission to the New Jersey bar is required, and New York admission is preferred. The firm promotes an entrepreneurial environment, fostering growth and development from the start.