Pay: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a respected, established New Jersey law firm where junior attorneys can build real litigation skills in an in-office environment.
- Get hands-on exposure across the full lifecycle of civil litigation, not just narrow pieces of cases.
- Work closely with experienced attorneys in a setting that supports mentorship, development, and substantive responsibility.
- Build your career in a collegial small-firm environment that offers sophisticated work without Big Law bureaucracy.
- Step into a role with clear long-term growth potential for a motivated litigator who wants to sharpen courtroom and case-handling skills.
Location: This is a full-time, fully on-site opportunity in Roseland, New Jersey, designed for attorneys who want the benefit of daily in-person collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.
Note: Must be admitted in New Jersey and have solid civil litigation experience in NJ, including familiarity with court rules, procedures, and the general litigation process.
About Us
We are a well-established law firm with a sophisticated, multidisciplinary practice and a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services with the responsiveness and direct client contact of a smaller firm. Our team handles meaningful legal matters across several practice areas and values strong advocacy, professionalism, and collaboration. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
- Manage written discovery, document review, and case strategy support
- Prepare for and attend depositions, court appearances, and hearings
- Assist with trial preparation and overall litigation support
- Conduct legal research and write clearly and persuasively
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court in a professional manner
- Manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple active matters effectively
- Work closely with senior attorneys while also taking ownership of substantive assignments
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New Jersey
- 2+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience
- Strong knowledge of NJ litigation process, procedures, and rules
- Experience with discovery and motion practice
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple deadlines
- Motivated to grow in an in-office, team-oriented environment
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Real mentorship and daily access to experienced attorneys
- Substantive litigation experience that helps accelerate your development
- Collegial, professional team environment
- Strong platform for a junior attorney who wants to grow the right way
- High-quality work with meaningful client exposure and responsibility
JPC-844
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance