Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm located in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will represent client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions, counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters, prepare exposure analysis, conduct settlement negotiations, and consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals.

Duties:

• Represent client interests at virtual hearings and telephonic depositions.
• Counsel clients on emerging issues in litigated matters.
• Prepare exposure analysis and conduct settlement negotiations.
• Consistently apply firm standards and tactics to achieve client goals.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in the state of New Jersey.

Education:

• Continuing Legal Education at no cost to team members.
• Annual registration costs are covered by the firm.

Certifications:

One Bar Admission and one Specialty Bar Admission.

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to counsel clients effectively.
• Negotiation skills.

Benefits:

• The firm provides 80% coverage of medical, dental, and vision benefit costs.
• 3% non-elective safe harbor contribution to 401K.
• Life insurance and long-term disability are provided at no cost to team members.
• Flexible work-from-home opportunities.
• Hands-on training approach and continual education opportunities.
• One-to-one Attorney/Paralegal ratio.
• Employee Growth Coaching to all team members.
• Weekly in-house Group Fitness Training sessions.
• Monthly Workshops for all team members.
• Firm charity events to benefit the local community.