Civil Litigation Attorney

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.

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