Senior Defense Litigator: Complex Cases & Growth

NACBA; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance

Critical Care Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Student Loan Refinancing

Dependent Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in New Jersey seeks a Senior Litigation Associate with 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience. The candidate will manage matters from inception through resolution and contribute to growing a book of business, mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams.

Ideal applicants have excellent academic credentials, advanced writing, analytical and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials required.
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills essential.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Managing discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Leading or participating in mediations and trials.
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams.

Skills

Excellent academic credentials

Advanced writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Multi-matter management

Team collaboration

Client service

Leadership presence

Business development interest

Education

Bar admission: NJ & NY

Job description

Fisher Phillips in New Jersey seeks a Senior Litigation Associate with 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience. The candidate will manage matters from inception through resolution and contribute to growing a book of business, mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams.

Ideal applicants have excellent academic credentials, advanced writing, analytical and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.