Surety and Fidelity Senior-Level Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, health, accident, and disability

Health savings accounts and FSA

401(k) plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a senior attorney to join its Surety and Fidelity team in Roseland, NJ. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial litigation experience, with substantial exposure to federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey.

Experience in surety, construction litigation, and insurance coverage is a plus. Responsibilities include managing all phases of litigation, representing clients before courts and mediators, and working with colleagues to craft strategies for

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Significant experience in New York and New Jersey courts.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation in state and federal courts from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients with skill, ethics, and confidence before courts, mediators, and arbitrators.
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Develop strategies for favorable and cost-effective resolutions in litigation and transactional matters.
• Adapt creatively and flexibly to changing circumstances.
• Commit to serving the goals and priorities of clients and teammates.
• Engage in marketing and networking to cultivate the client base.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior-level attorney to join its Surety and Fidelity team in Roseland, NJ. The ideal candidate is a commercial litigator with over five years of experience, particularly in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey. Experience in surety, construction litigation, and insurance coverage is advantageous.

Duties

• Manage all phases of litigation in state and federal courts from inception through resolution.
• Represent clients with skill, ethics, and confidence before courts, mediators, and arbitrators.
• Work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Develop strategies for favorable and cost-effective resolutions in litigation and transactional matters.
• Adapt creatively and flexibly to changing circumstances.
• Commit to serving the goals and priorities of clients and teammates.
• Engage in marketing and networking to cultivate the client base.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Significant experience in New York and New Jersey courts.
• Experience in surety, construction litigation, and insurance coverage preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

Skills

• Strong litigation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.