Associate Attorney
Henderson Scott US · Newark, NJ · 3 days ago
LegalVolunteer
About the role
This is a dynamic opportunity for an attorney who thrives in a varied practice and wants to build meaningful experience across multiple disciplines - without being boxed into a single niche.
Responsibilities
- Handling business and commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and business torts
- Serving as a support for transactional real estate work - drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, conducting due diligence, leasing, and closing transactions
- Managing general civil litigation matters from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, filing motions, and preparing for trial
- Conducting legal research and drafting memos, briefs, and correspondence
- Working directly with clients and senior attorneys in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the state
- 1-4 years of experience in litigation, real estate, or a general civil practice (new admits with strong internship or clerkship backgrounds encouraged to apply)
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with confidence
- A team player who is eager to grow and take on increasing responsibility