Job Description
Job Description
Please note; this role is based in Middletown, NJ.
Litigation Attorney
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in complex civil litigation, excellent legal research and writing skills, and a proven ability to manage cases independently from inception through trial or resolution. This role requires a dedicated professional with a passion for advocacy and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Management: Independently manage a diverse caseload, ensuring all deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
- Pleadings and Motions: Draft, review, and file various legal documents, including complaints, answers, counterclaims, and complex motions (e.g., motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss).
- Discovery: Oversee and manage all phases of the discovery process, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
- Depositions: Prepare for and conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
- Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal memoranda, briefs, and internal analysis on challenging issues of law.
- Court Appearances: Represent clients in court for hearings, conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Client Communication: Maintain regular and effective communication with clients, providing clear, strategic advice and updating them on case progress.
- Negotiation: Participate in settlement negotiations and mediation to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Bar Admission: Must be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of [Specify State]. Admission to federal courts in the jurisdiction is preferred.
- Experience: One or more years of experience as a Litigation Attorney handling civil matters.
- Skills:
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- Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Strong courtroom presence and oral advocacy skills.
- Proficiency in managing and utilizing e-discovery platforms and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with firm matching.
- Professional Growth: Support for continuing legal education (CLE) and professional development.