Senior Associate Attorney

Primary; Woodland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA Plans

401(k) match

Bonus Structure

Malpractice Insurance

CLE

Licensing Fees Coverage

14 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ansell.Law in Woodland Park, NJ seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Senior Associate Attorney to lead complex insurance coverage disputes, provide strategic client advice, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active NJ bar, 8–10 years in commercial litigation, strong writing and negotiation skills, and the ability to handle depositions, motions, and trial work.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Active NJ state bar membership is required.
• 8–10 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom skills (depositions, motions).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior attorneys to represent clients in complex insurance coverage disputes.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and craft strategic arguments in high-stakes cases.
• Draft legal documents and motions, attend depositions, argue motions, and manage client communications.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and other proceedings, with opportunities to first and second-seat trials.
• Drive settlement negotiations and effectively manage multiple cases with top-notch client service.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Legal Research

Drafting/Writing

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Woodland Park - Woodland Park , NJ 07424, Salary Range: $155,000.00 - $195,000.00 Salary, Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Commercial Litigation Senior Associate Attorney to join our esteemed law firm. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a pivotal role in handling complex legal matters, advising clients, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior attorneys to represent clients in complex insurance coverage disputes.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and craft strategic arguments in high-stakes cases.
• Draft legal documents and motions, attend depositions, argue motions, and manage client communications.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, with opportunities to first and second-seat trials.
• Drive settlement negotiations and effectively manage multiple cases, ensuring top-notch client service.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active NJ state bar membership.
• 8-10 years of experience in the commercial litigation field.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom skills, with demonstrated ability in depositions and motion arguments
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and in a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• FSA Plans
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Malpractice Insurance
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• Coverage of Licensing Fees
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

All other duties and responsibilities as delegated.

Ansell.Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.