Sr Attorney

Kosmos; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A large national law firm is seeking a Sr Finance Attorney for a hybrid position in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of commercial litigation experience and a solid understanding of consumer finance and creditors' rights. Candidates should possess strong writing and communication skills, alongside a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Bar admission in NJ and NY is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of solid commercial litigation experience.
• Strong writing skills, including drafting and arguing pleadings and motions.
• Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills.
• Excellent technical, legal research, professional, and client service skills.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, proactively, and creatively to meet client and team needs.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Legal research skills

Problem-solving skills

Problem-solving

Independent/proactive

Litigation drafting

Education

New Jersey and New York bar admission

Job description

Large National law firm has a need for a Sr Finance Attorney in Parsippany. It is a direct hire opening and hybrid. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience with commercial foreclosure matters, hands-on experience in all aspects of complex commercial litigation, complex contractual disputes, and strong familiarity with the state and federal consumer protection laws and courts in New Jersey. Consumer finance and creditors' rights experience is preferred. We are looking for candidates with exceptional writing and drafting skills, a genuine enthusiasm for litigation, and a desire to take on increasing responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of solid commercial litigation experience (consumer finance and creditors' rights experience is preferred)
• Strong writing skills, including drafting and arguing pleading and motions
• Excellent verbal communication and advocacy skills
• Excellent technical, legal research, professional, and client service skills
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, proactively, and creatively to meet client and team needs
• New Jersey and New York bar admission in good standing