Remote Associate Attorney - First-Party Property Litigation

Orion Placement; New Brunswick (NJ); Remote; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks an associate attorney with first-party property litigation experience for a fully remote role, based in the United States with residency within 75 miles of New Brunswick, NJ. You will manage cases from pre-litigation through resolution, draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Active NY or NJ Bar in good standing is required; candidates with dual licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license in good standing with NY or NJ Bar.
• 1+ year of directly relevant first-party property litigation experience.
• Ideally 3+ years as a practicing associate attorney with strong civil litigation knowledge.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities and deadlines; travel locally for hearings as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage first-party property litigation matters from pre-litigation through resolution.
• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to clients throughout each matter.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, subpoenas and related documents.
• Organize and summarize records; prepare exhibits and witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct factual investigations, legal research, and analyze statutes and case law.
• Evaluate case strengths/risks and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and team.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Client communication

Time management

Organization

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

JD - law degree

Bar admission NY or NJ

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Legal research platforms

Job description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team handling meaningful first-party property matters from pre-litigation through resolution.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role while maintaining hands-on involvement in hearings, depositions, trials, and client meetings.
• Take meaningful ownership of your cases and build on your litigation skills in a role with real responsibility and client impact.
• Work alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative, strategic environment focused on strong outcomes.
• Grow your career with opportunities to sharpen your advocacy, legal research, negotiation, discovery, and courtroom skills.
• Make an immediate impact while working with a team that values diligence, efficiency, professionalism, and exceptional client service.

Location: Fully remote, with the requirement that you reside within a 75-mile radius of New Brunswick, NJ and be available to attend local court hearings, trials, depositions, and client meetings as needed.

Note: Must have first-party property litigation experience and an active, current license in good standing with either the New York or New Jersey Bar. Candidates licensed in both New York and New Jersey are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a full-service law firm committed to delivering strategic, high-quality legal representation while keeping our clients' needs at the center of everything we do. Our collaborative litigation team focuses on efficient case management, thoughtful legal strategy, and results-driven advocacy across every stage of a matter. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage first-party property litigation matters through pre-litigation, discovery, negotiation, hearings, depositions, mediation, trial preparation, and resolution.
• Provide thoughtful legal advice and strategic guidance to clients throughout the life of each matter.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize voluminous records and identify key facts, issues, and evidence.
• Prepare exhibits, case materials, witnesses, and supporting documentation for depositions, hearings, examinations, and trials.
• Conduct factual investigations, interviews, statements, document collection, and database research.
• Perform legal research and analyze statutes, policies, court procedures, and relevant case law.
• Evaluate case strengths, weaknesses, risks, and potential strategies to support favorable outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, witnesses, experts, and internal team members.
• Maintain organized case files and manage deadlines and assignments efficiently.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing with the New York or New Jersey Bar.
• 1+ year of directly relevant first-party property litigation experience.
• Ideally 3+ years of experience as a practicing associate attorney, with 3 to 4 years especially well aligned.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation practices, legal research, discovery, pleadings, motions, and court procedures.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, deadlines, and case responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, legal research platforms, and standard legal technology.
• Ability to travel locally for hearings, trials, depositions, and client meetings when required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Fully remote flexibility with meaningful courtroom and client-facing work.
• A collaborative team environment where your legal judgment and contributions matter.
• Opportunities to take ownership of cases and develop as a well-rounded litigator.
• Exposure to sophisticated first-party property matters and all stages of litigation.
• A professional culture built around client service, strategic thinking, efficiency, and results.
• The chance to grow your career while maintaining the flexibility of a remote work environment.

JPC-1840

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance