Professional Liability Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated attorney with a minimum of two years of litigation experience to join their Professional Liability Group in Hackensack, NJ. Candidates with experience in professional liability (non-medical) and employment practices liability matters are strongly preferred.

Duties

• Handle complex litigation matters within a collegial, fast-paced team.
• Manage discovery, including document review and drafting responses.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York Bar (required if practicing in NY).
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (required if practicing in NJ).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant state(s).

Skills

• Proven ability to manage discovery processes.
• Strong drafting and argumentation skills for motions.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Group term life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Optional term life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Aflac.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid holidays.

The law firm is headquartered in New York, but has offices in Long Island and this location in New Jersey. They have over 150 lawyers to work with their clients, which include individuals, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 companies. Some of the areas they practice in are corporate and commercial, real estate, professional liabilty, health services, employment and labor, and intellectual property.