Senior Associate/Counsel - Litigation and Family Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate/Counsel for its Florham Park, NJ office. The role involves managing a caseload under Principal supervision, representing clients in litigation, alternate dispute resolution, and drafting and negotiating agreements. The position covers sophisticated family law matters and general commercial litigation.

Duties

• Conduct discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with Principals to develop and revise legal strategies.
• Negotiate and draft premarital, marital, and commercial settlement agreements.
• Advise clients on legal opinions, rights, and obligations.
• Stay updated on legal changes and understand various disciplines involved in cases.
• Perform administrative functions related to legal practice.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a litigation attorney.
• Knowledge of business and family law, and client operations.
• Member in good standing of the state bar(s).
• Strong analytical skills for complex legal issues.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in legal research.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the NJ Bar; co-admission to the NY Bar is required.

Skills

• Superb creativity, perseverance, cognitive and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran

Highly reputed for its excellence forged by a tradition of integrity, experience, and expertise, this law firm is committed to providing its clients with the highest-quality legal services. The firm's practice is inclusive of commercial litigation, corporate and business, creditors' rights and bankruptcy, criminal law, employment and benefits, environmental, family law, franchise, insurance, intellectual property, land use, personal injury, professional liability, real estate, securities, taxation, toxic tort, trust and estates, and workers' compensation. Attorneys here work with a disciplined approach to problem solving, cost-efficiency, responsiveness, and flexibility. So if you think you are educationally well-rounded, motivated, and personable, this is the best place for you.