Attorney - Civil Litigation - Newark, NJ (Hybrid) - Up to $230k

Civil Litigation Associate | Newark, NJ (Hybrid) – Up to $230k

Location/Schedule: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

Base Salary: Up to $230k (plus performance bonuses)

Practice: Complex Civil & Commercial Litigation – Business disputes, contract litigation, shareholder actions, professional liability, and high-stakes commercial matters.

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Hybrid Schedule with Real Flexibility – Enjoy a true hybrid model that offers genuine work-life balance while still allowing for meaningful in-person collaboration and court appearances when needed.
• Lower Billable Hour Expectation – Work with a more sustainable billable target than most large firms, giving you hundreds of hours back each year without sacrificing sophisticated, high-quality work.
• High-Stakes, High-Impact Cases – Handle complex and high-value commercial and civil disputes with real exposure and meaningful outcomes for clients.
• Real Trial & Courtroom Experience – Gain valuable hands-on litigation experience, including taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in trials and arbitrations.
• Strong Compensation & Career Growth – Competitive base up to $230k with performance bonuses in an environment that supports professional development and long-term advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage complex civil and commercial litigation matters from pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and trial.
• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and handle all aspects of case strategy and development.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on case strategy, risk assessment, and resolution.
• Take real ownership of files with increasing responsibility and visibility as you progress.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD and active NJ bar (NY bar a plus).
• 5–9 years of complex civil or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills with a desire for trial or arbitration experience.

No one fits every box perfectly - if you’re a strong litigator looking for sophisticated work, real courtroom experience, and better balance in New Jersey, let’s talk confidentially.

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