Senior Defense Litigator: Complex Matters & Growth

Fisher Phillips; New Jersey; On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance and long-term disability

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is looking for a Senior Litigation Associate in its New Jersey office. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience and will manage sophisticated matters independently while contributing to the firm's growth.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and mentoring junior attorneys. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a competitive salary range of $195,000 - $215,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings.
• Manage written and electronic discovery.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations and trials.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Drafting pleadings

E-discovery management

Leading mediations and trials

Advanced writing skills

Analytical skills

Client service commitment

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Admission to New Jersey and New York Bars

Job description

Fisher Phillips is looking for a Senior Litigation Associate in its New Jersey office. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience and will manage sophisticated matters independently while contributing to the firm's growth.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and mentoring junior attorneys. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a competitive salary range of $195,000 - $215,000.