Senior Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Associate to join its New Jersey-based litigation team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload across multiple areas of civil litigation while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Duties

• Manage cases from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare for and attend hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide case updates
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and experts to develop case strategies
• Prepare status reports and ensure compliance with deadlines

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience handling cases independently from start to finish
• Experience in state and federal courts in New Jersey
• Experience with depositions, dispositive motions, and discovery
• Familiarity with arbitrations and mediations
• Strong advocacy and case management abilities

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey State Bar

Skills

• Strong litigation and courtroom advocacy skills
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities
• Effective communication and client management skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance and health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Flexible paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Professional development and education programs

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306