Real Estate & Land Use Litigation Attorney - Hybrid

Ascendion; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion partners with a well-established New Jersey law firm specializing in commercial litigation, real estate, and land use. This role focuses on litigation with real estate and land use exposure, in Warren, NJ, with hybrid flexibility.

The attorney will handle land use and zoning matters, construction disputes, and broader commercial litigation from inception through resolution, with direct client contact and ownership of matters from day one.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of litigation experience, commercial or civil.
• Experience with real estate litigation, land use, zoning, or planning board matters strongly preferred.
• Active New Jersey Bar and admission to practice.
• Based in or able to commute to Warren, NJ with hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Handle land use & zoning matters, permits, variances, easements, and planning board proceedings.
• Manage construction-related disputes and commercial/civil litigation from start to resolution.
• Engage in motion practice, pleadings, discovery, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with transactional and land use teams; maintain direct client contact and ownership of matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Real estate/land use exposure

Strong writing

Independent work

Firm background preferred

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Ascendion partners with a well-established New Jersey law firm specializing in commercial litigation, real estate, and land use. This role focuses on litigation with real estate and land use exposure, in Warren, NJ, with hybrid flexibility.

The attorney will handle land use and zoning matters, construction disputes, and broader commercial litigation from inception through resolution, with direct client contact and ownership of matters from day one.