Civil Litigation Attorney in , us
New Jersey Civil Litigation AttorneyWe are seeking a New Jersey licensed attorney with 2-7 years of civil litigation experience to join our team. This role focuses on the defense of lawsuits involving private, commercial, and public entities, employees, and individuals across a broad range of claims and venues.Key Responsibilities:Defend civil litigation matters involving:Negligence theories, premises liabilityEmployment-related claims (including bullying and assault matters)Insurance coverage issuesFirst- and third-party liability disputesDraft and review litigation documents, including:Motions, pleadings, discovery, legal analysis reports, and appellate filingsConduct and/or assist with:Depositions, witness interviews, case investigationsAppear and advocate in:New Jersey state and federal courtsAdministrative forums such as DCR, EEOC, and other agencies (conferences, hearings, oral argument)Qualifications:Active New Jersey Bar license (required)2-7 years of civil litigation experienceAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and insurance representativesStrong legal research and writing skillsProficiency with litigation technology, legal research tools, and web-based data sourcesPreferred:Judicial clerkship following law schoolApplication Requirements:Writing sample (required)Professional references (required)Compensation:Compensation is commensurate with experience.