Associate Attorney - Litigation

The Nissenbaum Law Group is seeking attorneys interested in representing clients in complex commercial litigation and attorney ethics matters. About the Firm : The Nissenbaum Law Group is a full-service boutique commercial law that has been in existence for over 25-years. It is headquartered in Union, New Jersey and also maintains additional offices with active practices in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The firm currently has eight lawyers and six paralegals. The reason it is seeking applications is to augment its legal team with an additional tier of multiple associate attorneys. It is seeking individuals who are interested in deepening their knowledge of this challenging area of law and assuming an increasing level of responsibility and client contact commensurate with their skill and comfort level. Responsibilities Overview Conducting complex legal research and analysis into nuanced areas of law, industry regulations, and practices utilizing an AI-driven Lexis™ platform. Drafting motion papers, pleadings, discovery documents, etc. related to commercial litigation and ethics defense. Managing a caseload of complex commercial litigation assignments in the federal and state courts in a variety of jurisdictions. Managing a caseload of attorney ethics defense assignments for matters pending in the tri-state area. About the Position The position is eligible for participation in the firm’s remote work arrangements, generally at the attorney’s discretion. However, because the position is based out of the firm’s headquarters in Union, New Jersey, the candidate must be able to commute to the office if requested to do so in a given instance. The firm provides extensive training and mentorship program for associate attorneys, including a 2-4 week intensive program in commercial law and attorney ethics defense overseen by the firm’s managing attorney. Compensation: Base Salary: $125,000 - $175,000/year. This position is also eligible for discretionary quarterly bonus and profit-sharing evaluations. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s salary in the event of hire. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set. Benefits: The firm offers an array of employee benefits including multiple medical insurance plans, group long term disability insurance, group life insurance, each with an employer contribution. It also offers a Fidelity™ 401K plan to employees who meet the requirements for participation. Additional insurance options are available at employee cost. Required Experience JD Degree from an ABA accredited law school (PLEASE NOTE: A Master of Laws degree that was earned instead of a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school is not a sufficient substitute.) Admission to the New Jersey or New York bar is required; additional admission to the Pennsylvania is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr