Experienced Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its General Litigation group in Edison, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in premise liability defense and property claims, with strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills. Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Duties

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including discovery.
• Ensure meticulous compliance with billing and reporting guidelines.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery.
• Draft discovery demands, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct 50-h hearings on behalf of the City of New York.
• Review and analyze relevant documents for hearings.

Requirements

• Expert experience with New York General Municipal Law and CPLR.
• Superior court knowledge and case management skills.
• Experience drafting briefs and pleadings.
• Minimum of 3 years practicing as an Attorney in NY.
• Admission in NJ is a plus.
• Experience with 50-h hearings and municipal defense work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Lexis/Nexis.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

This law firm provides a broad spectrum of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include asbestos litigation, construction litigation, employment law litigation, insurance broker liability, premises liability, and subrogation recovery. The firm is highly reputed and regularly retains major liability insurers and large corporations. Headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, the firm has offices in five locations, including White Plains, New York, and Trevose, Pennsylvania.