Senior Civil Litigator - Wage & Hour / Class Actions (NJ)

Lawyers For Justice P.C; New Jersey; On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus & merit raises

Job summary

Lawyers For Justice P.C in New Jersey seeks a Senior Attorney to manage a demanding caseload of wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against regional and national firms. The ideal candidate is a licensed, experienced litigator who can lead strategy, drive complex discovery, and mentor junior attorneys.

Requirements include New Jersey licensure (or impending admission), 8+ years in civil litigation, and frequent travel.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in New Jersey or pending admission.
• 8+ years of experience in civil litigation, including discovery, oral advocacy, and court appearances.
• Prior experience with class actions and complex litigation; wage-and-hour exposure is a plus.
• Ability to travel on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead an active caseload of wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against large employers.
• Develop case strategy and oversee associates; conduct and respond to complex discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; draft dispositive and class certification motions; lead settlements.
• Appear in court for hearings and trial; mentor junior attorneys on litigation best practices.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Depositions

Discovery

Class actions

Job description

Lawyers For Justice P.C in New Jersey seeks a Senior Attorney to manage a demanding caseload of wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against regional and national firms. The ideal candidate is a licensed, experienced litigator who can lead strategy, drive complex discovery, and mentor junior attorneys.

Requirements include New Jersey licensure (or impending admission), 8+ years in civil litigation, and frequent travel.