Job Overview
A law firm seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate in Short Hills, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of complex litigation experience, particularly in insurance coverage litigation, and will work collaboratively with partners and clients.
Duties
- Manage all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
- Prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
- Handle discovery processes, including documents, written discovery, and depositions.
- Collaborate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.
- Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, drafting coverage opinions and related analyses.
Requirements
- 4-6 years of complex litigation experience.
- Strong writing and case management skills.
- Experience handling clients and adversaries.
- Excellent oral advocacy skills.
- Deposition and court experience preferred.
- Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with insurance coverage litigation preferred.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
Certifications
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and be in good standing.
Skills
- Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, adversaries, and courts.
- Commitment to client service and responsiveness.
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, and business development skills.
- Collaborative mindset and appreciation for teamwork.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Discretionary bonuses.