Remote Associate Attorney: Strategic Litigation & Trials

Chartwell Law; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law in Parsippany, NJ seeks an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, with independence and strong client communication.

The position supports a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement and may be remote, hybrid, or fully in-office depending on needs.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the posted state; additional bar admissions a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Expert witness retention and collaboration.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.
• Communicating - Legal Professionals provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way.
• Conflict Management - address problems openly and objectively to resolve issues constructively.
• Professionalism - maintain high standards and ethical conduct.
• Planning & Priority Setting - identify priorities and develop detailed action plans.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Litigation

Independent work

Communication

Client relations

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law in Parsippany, NJ seeks an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, with independence and strong client communication.

The position supports a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement and may be remote, hybrid, or fully in-office depending on needs.