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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

 

Location: Florham Park, NJ

IN-OFFICE, METROPOLITAN NY PRACTICE

 

 

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney with extensive litigation experience to join its New Jersey office supporting its Metropolitan New York commercial litigation practice. This role is ideal for a New Jersey–based litigator seeking high-level New York commercial litigation work without the daily Manhattan commute.

 

 

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in New Jersey AND New York, in good standing
  • 4–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience
  • Prior federal or state judicial clerkship strongly preferred
  • Law review/journal experience preferred
  • Experience with complex insurance coverage litigation a plus, but not required
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage complex matters, work collaboratively within a team, and operate independently on client assignments
  • Outstanding communication skills and a strong commitment to client service
 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts across New Jersey and New York
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials
  • Participate in depositions, hearings, and court proceedings as experience allows
  • Support all phases of case management, including strategy development and trial preparation
  • Work closely with senior litigators on complex disputes with high-profile clients

 

 

Why Join Us?

This is a compelling opportunity to practice high-stakes commercial litigation with a nationally recognized firm—while enjoying the quality-of-life advantages of working locally in New Jersey. Associates here receive meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and mentorship from respected trial lawyers committed to cultivating future leaders in the litigation field. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team that values excellence, professional development, and building long-term careers—not burnout or excess facetime. If you’re a driven litigator looking to refine your courtroom skills, deepen your litigation experience, and grow within a supportive and ambitious practice, this opportunity delivers a truly exceptional platform.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $175,000-$185,000, as determined by experience and market factors
  • Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

 

 

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.

 

 

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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