Attorney - Civil Litigation

About the role

An established firm based in Edison, New Jersey with over 60+ years in practice is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 5-10+ years of experience to join their team in-office with flexibility for remote work as needed. This role focuses on insurance defense litigation, including complex civil litigation matters, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances while working closely with experienced trial attorneys in a collegial and well-supported environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and discovery-related motions
• Conduct and defend depositions and manage written discovery
• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and trials as needed
• Collaborate with partners and team members on litigation strategy
• Manage caseload efficiently while meeting revenue-based performance expectations

Qualifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar in good standing
• 5-10+ years of litigation experience within insurance defense or related civil litigation practices
• Strong drafting skills for pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Experience managing cases with increasing autonomy
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills

Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000-$170,000+ contingent on experience
• Performance-based bonus structure paying 10 percent of revenue generated beyond the attorney's individualized target
• Advanced technology and administrative support
• Collegial and collaborative firm culture
• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment