Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney - New Jersey

Pernini Legal, LLC

$175K — $185K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in New Jersey and New York
  • 4-6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience
  • Prior federal or state judicial clerkship preferred
  • Law review/journal experience preferred
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage complex matters and work collaboratively with a team

Responsibilities

  • Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials
  • Participate in depositions, hearings, and court proceedings
  • Support all phases of case management, including strategy development and trial preparation
  • Work closely with senior litigators on complex disputes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Commuter benefits
  • 401(k) and other retirement plans
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
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


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 resumefor consideration.

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