Litigation Associate

Description:

• Conduct discovery, hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other similar proceedings.
• Work closely with Principals to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling, and case trials and hearings.
• Provide guidance to clients on legal opinions, rights, and obligations.
• Remain current with changes in the law; understand a variety of disciplines involved with cases being defended.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills are critical.
• Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the NJ Bar; admitted to the NY Bar is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years' litigation attorney experience.
• Must be experienced in handling matters in both State and Federal Court.
• Knowledge of business law and specific understanding of the operations and requirements of clients. Experience and ability appropriate to the level of cases being handled.
• Member in good standing of the state bar(s).
• Knowledge of state law is essential.
• Superb creativity, perseverance, cognitive and reasoning abilities.
• Strong analytical skills used for complex legal issues.
• Ability to appraise, interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to difficult legal problems;
• Must be able to concisely and accurately communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in conducting legal research.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with others, including peers and Principals of the firm.