Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney in Parsippany, New Jersey. The firm is looking for attorneys at various experience levels to join their team, focusing on civil litigation and insurance defense. This role involves working with experienced attorneys and diverse clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Duties

• Manage cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court, hearings, and mediations.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Develop case strategies and provide legal analysis.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Interest in civil litigation and insurance defense.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage assigned tasks.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in at least one relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace.

This law firm has offices in Connecticut, Washington D.C., Virginia, New Jersey, Rhode Island, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. There are more than 60 attorneys at the firm working in the areas of trial and appellate practice, alternative dispute resolution, medical malpractice, food retailers and manufacturers, professional liability, worker?s compensation, environmental, product liability, employment, insurance coverage and reinsurance, architects and engineers, premises/landlord liability, construction and construction defect, railroad and aviation.