Senior Defense Litigation Associate — Remote

Friedman Williams; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Friedman Williams, a multi-office law firm, seeks a Defense Litigation Associate to join its New Jersey practice. This fully remote role offers substantive litigation responsibility, courtroom exposure, and the flexibility to work from home with no regular in-office requirements.

The candidate will handle NJ defense litigation across a broad spectrum of complex civil matters, collaborating with experienced attorneys in a tech-enabled, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 35 years of litigation experience, preferably in a law firm.
• Defense litigation experience in NJ or nearby jurisdictions advantageous.
• Bar admission in NJ required; NY/CT/PA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of New Jersey defense litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft substantive motions, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive reports, case evaluations, and legal analyses.
• Attend and participate in court conferences, depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings.
• Assist with developing litigation strategy and managing cases through resolution.
• Communicate with clients and insurance carriers while ensuring compliance with applicable reporting and litigation guidelines.
• Manage case deadlines, maintain accurate time records, and coordinate with other members of the litigation team.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Collaboration

Education

New Jersey Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Friedman Williams, a multi-office law firm, seeks a Defense Litigation Associate to join its New Jersey practice. This fully remote role offers substantive litigation responsibility, courtroom exposure, and the flexibility to work from home with no regular in-office requirements.

The candidate will handle NJ defense litigation across a broad spectrum of complex civil matters, collaborating with experienced attorneys in a tech-enabled, team-oriented environment.