Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney in New Jersey to join its expanding litigation practice group. This role addresses the firm's growing demands in labor and employment matters and union representation work, requiring experienced litigation counsel to manage complex cases.

Duties

• Lead trial preparation and expert motion work for federal court cases.
• Manage discovery phases and motion practices in union-related litigations.
• Draft and file appellate briefs and amicus briefs.
• Monitor legal developments and prepare client alerts.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of federal court litigation experience.
• Proven track record in managing complex civil litigation.
• Strong background in labor and employment law.
• Experience with ERISA and employee benefits litigation.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

Skills

• Expert motion practice and trial preparation skills.
• Strong discovery management and brief writing abilities.
• Excellent oral advocacy at trial and appellate levels.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

The head office is located in New Jersey. The law practice employs eighty highly-proficient attorneys. They represent clients throughout the U.S. There are twenty-one varied practice areas. A number of their practice disciplines consist of banking, corporate law, healthcare, litigation and public finance. Practice areas are broad in scope as well. Attorneys were named in a leading industry periodical.