Litigation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for their Florham Park, NJ office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. Here's a detailed job description including duties, requirements, qualifications, and job overview:

Job Overview:

The Litigation Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, conducting research, managing discovery, and appearing before state and federal courts. Experience in trade secret, non-compete counseling, and employment law is desirable. The position requires admission to the New Jersey Bar and offers an opportunity to work with a diverse client base in a dynamic legal environment.

Duties:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents for litigation proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support litigation strategies and arguments.
• Managing traditional and electronic discovery processes, including document review and production.
• Appearing before state and federal courts for hearings, motions, and trials.
• Providing legal counsel and support to clients on litigation matters, including trade secret, non-compete, and employment law issues.
• Collaborating with other attorneys and stakeholders within the firm to deliver comprehensive legal services to clients.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of litigation experience in a mid to large law firm.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar and in good standing.
• Experience drafting pleadings, conducting research, and managing discovery.
• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and rules.
• Federal or State Appellate clerkship experience is desirable.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal work.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Experience in trade secret, non-compete counseling, or employment law is a plus.

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