Associate Attorney needed for Roseland office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm located in Roseland, NJ, is actively expanding its litigation team and seeks an Associate Attorney with hands-on experience in trucking, transportation, or general insurance defense litigation. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to engage in sophisticated litigation matters while maintaining a healthy work-life balance through a flexible schedule. The firm is known for its dynamic culture, diverse practice portfolio, and long-standing client relationships across multiple industries.

Duties:

• Manage a docket of active litigation matters in transportation, trucking, and general liability

• Represent clients in state courts and administrative proceedings

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements

• Develop a case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys and clients

• Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparations

• Communicate case developments to clients through timely, detailed reporting

• Negotiate settlements and advocate client positions in pre-trial discussions

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal and ethical standards

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance defense or transportation/trucking litigation

• Proven experience handling litigation matters in New Jersey courts

• Strong legal research, case management, and advocacy skills

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar license in New Jersey (mandatory)

• Admission to the New York Bar is strongly preferred

Skills:

• Analytical thinking and strategic legal reasoning

• Clear and persuasive communication, both oral and written

• Strong organizational habits and case prioritization abilities

• The capacity to build rapport with clients and maintain professional relationships

• Adaptability to hybrid work settings and digital litigation tools

Job Location:

• Roseland, NJ (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Modern, collaborative office space with flexible scheduling options

This law firm has offices located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. This firm strives to maintain a steadfast commitment to its clients in order to provide them with the highest level of representation and service. This firm strongly believes in providing each client with creative solutions to complex legal problems. This firm's mission is to do what is right, proper, and just. This firm's practice areas include civil litigation, general litigation, municipal law, trucking and transportation, construction law and construction dispute resolution, product liability, and special education litigation.