Attorney

Job Description

Title: Business & Litigation Associate Attorney

Compensation: $120,000 - 165,000 annually, based on experience

Location: Warren, NJ (Flexible Hybrid)

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About Lambariello Smith & Speed LLC

We are a dynamic, women-owned and led trusts and estates planning firm with 25+ years of experience dedicated to prioritizing our clients' needs in wills, trusts, estates, and business planning. We pride ourselves on maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships and honoring a strong work-life balance for our team. We are seeking a Business & Litigation Associate Attorney who is passionate about business law, client advocacy, and strategic problem-solving, and who is excited to handle a blend of transactional and litigation matters in a collaborative, client-focused environment. To learn more, visit our site:

Benefits:

• A hybrid schedule
• PTO: 15 Days + unlimited flexible sick days + firm-observed holidays
• 100% paid health insurance for the employee
• 401k with a Match
• Referral origination bonuses
• Performance-based bonuses
• Firm-approved CLEs, 2 bar memberships, and bar registration are 100% paid for

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents, including asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and related business contracts
• Advise clients on business purchases, sales, and general business matters
• Structure and support business transactions from letter of intent through closing
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and motions in civil litigation matters
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage discovery, case strategy, and client communications throughout litigation and transactional matters
• Attend trial, hearings, arbitration, and mediation
• Identify and mitigate legal risks for clients in both transactional and litigation contexts
• Maintain strong, responsive client relationships and effectively manage client expectations

Requirements:

• JD degree and admission to the New Jersey Bar
• 3+ years of relevant experience in litigation, business law, or a combination of both
• Ability to independently manage matters with appropriate supervision
• Experience or strong interest in business transactions and contract drafting
• Excellent client communication skills with a strong sense of empathy
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workflow and priorities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Bonus Experience:

• Completion of a civil clerkship
• Estate and trust litigation
• Business and contract disputes
• Experience with business purchases, sales, or general corporate transactional work
• Familiarity with closely held business structures and owner transitions
• New York Bar admission

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Lambariello Smith & Speed LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Warren, New Jersey office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.