Commercial Disputes Associate
The People Of: Professional Services · New Jersey, United States · 2 wk ago
Management$215k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in complex commercial litigation, multidistrict litigation and class action matters
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions and other court filings
- Conduct legal research and develop strategic litigation arguments
- Manage all phases of written discovery and eDiscovery
- Organise and oversee document review and production
- Absorb and prepare for depositions, hearings and trial preparation
- Work directly with partners and clients on sophisticated litigation matters
- Collaborate with litigation teams across offices on complex national disputes
Who You Are
- 3rd–5th year associate
- Experience handling complex commercial litigation matters
- Experience with multidistrict litigation and/or class actions preferred
- Strong drafting, research and legal writing skills
- Experience managing discovery and eDiscovery processes
- Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
- Strong academic credentials
- Judicial clerkship or law journal experience preferred
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Admitted to the New Jersey Bar or eligible to sit for the New Jersey Bar
Compensation
Salary Range: $215,000 – $255,000 (DOE)
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous parental leave
- Hybrid working options
- Professional development
- CLE support
- Mentoring
- Wellbeing programmes
- Student loan support
- Excellent long-term career progression