Litigation Associate

Location: New Jersey

Salary: $200K – $235K

Experience: 2–4 Years

Advert Code: MLB129

A leading global law firm is seeking a 2nd-4th year Litigation Associate to join its New Jersey office. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level litigator to work on sophisticated matters within a highly regarded national litigation practice.

The successful candidate will gain meaningful responsibility across complex state and federal litigation, including substantive drafting, discovery and court appearances.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents
• Conduct complex legal research and analysis
• Manage traditional and electronic discovery
• Assist with case strategy and fact development
• Appear before state and federal courts
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys throughout all stages of litigation
• Manage multiple matters within a fast-paced litigation practice

Who You Are

• 2-4 years of litigation experience
• Mid to large law firm experience preferred
• Extensive experience drafting pleadings and conducting legal research
• Experience managing traditional and electronic discovery
• Experience appearing before state and federal courts
• Federal judicial clerkship preferred
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong research, writing and oral advocacy skills
• Admitted to the New Jersey Bar or eligible for admission
• Ability to work from the firm’s New Jersey office

Compensation

Salary Range: $200,000–$235,000 (DOE)

Eligible attorneys may also receive a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick time, employee assistance programs and additional voluntary benefits.

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