Employment and Professional Liability Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney to join its litigation practice in Hackensack, NJ. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills, with experience managing sophisticated employment matters through all phases of litigation.

Duties

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare substantive and discovery-related motions.
• Participate in court appearances, oral arguments, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Handle employment litigation matters, including workplace disputes and administrative proceedings.
• Represent professionals, businesses, and insurers in professional liability matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters.

Requirements

• Admission to practice in New Jersey required.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in professional liability, employment litigation, insurance defense, or other complex civil litigation preferred.
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Professional liability defense litigation.
• Employment litigation and counseling.
• Administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.
• Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances.
• Experience working directly with clients, insurers, and business professionals.

Benefits

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement.
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities.
• Meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306