Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Litigation Attorney Location:

Livingston, NJ (Remote or Hybrid Available) Experience:

3+ Years Preferred; All Experience Levels Considered Salary Range:

$100,000–$275,000+ depending on level and experience Our client, a nationally recognized

Am Law 100 law firm

, is seeking

Civil Litigation Attorneys

to join its Livingston, New Jersey office. The firm has multiple openings across its defense litigation practices and is interested in attorneys with experience spanning

employment, complex commercial litigation, professional liability, toxic tort, products liability, general liability, and related civil defense matters

.

What You'll Work On: Handle a diverse range of civil defense litigation matters

Manage cases through various stages of litigation

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings

Conduct legal research and manage written discovery

Take and defend depositions

Develop case strategy alongside experienced litigators

Prepare for and appear at hearings and other court proceedings

Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials

Work directly with clients throughout the litigation process

What We're Looking For: 3+ years of civil litigation experience preferred, with all experience levels considered

Defense litigation experience in one or more areas, including: Employment

Complex commercial litigation

Professional liability

Toxic tort

Products liability

General liability

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Excellent oral advocacy and persuasive communication abilities

Ability to handle assignments with minimal supervision

Strong academic credentials

Trial experience preferred, but not required

Active New Jersey Bar admission required

Bonus for PA bar admission

Why This Role Stands Out: Multiple openings across a broad range of civil defense practices

Opportunity to build experience across sophisticated litigation matters

Forward-facing client interaction

Hands-on experience with hearings, depositions, and trials

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative and collegial working environment

Remote and hybrid work opportunities

Long-term advancement within a national Am Law 100 platform

Compensation & Benefits: Associates:

$100,000–$165,000

Senior Counsel / Of Counsel:

$140,000–$215,000

Partners:

$190,000–$275,000+

Discretionary and performance-based bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Student loan repayment assistance

Actual compensation will vary based on experience, skills, practice area, business generation, work arrangement, and geographic market.