Litigation Associate Attorney - Remote Position

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney for a remote position based in Cherry Hill, NJ. This full-time role offers a flexible work environment, allowing remote or hybrid arrangements, except for court-mandated appearances. The position provides an opportunity to counsel clients on diverse and challenging legal issues.

Duties

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving professional liability or labor and employment.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft discovery requests, responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses and prepare litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients to provide legal analysis and advice.

Requirements

• Must be barred in NJ.
• Familiarity with NJ law and procedure required.
• Previous experience in civil litigation preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and arguing motions preferred.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Lexis software.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Employee assistance program.
• Referral program.

This firm has offices in Pittsburgh, Westchester County, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Philadelphia. This firm's practice areas include general litigation, premises liability and transportation, professional liability and healthcare, toxic tort, mass tort and product liability, employment law, municipal and public entity, construction accident, construction defect and surety bond, bankruptcy, commercial litigation and intellectual property, environmental and regulatory, coverage, appellate, excess and reinsurance. This firm works hard to provide its clients with the highest quality legal services.