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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

$275k - $300k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Short Hills, New Jersey

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join a nationally recognized Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice at a leading global law firm. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of complex litigation experience , with experience in high-level insurance coverage litigation, dispute analysis, and coverage assessments.

Responsibilities
  • Handle all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal.

  • Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.

  • Draft complex case analyses, briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.

  • Conduct, propound, and respond to discovery, including document discovery, written discovery, and depositions.

  • Work closely with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.

  • Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, including drafting coverage opinions and related analyses.

  • Develop case strategies and manage litigation matters in collaboration with partners and clients.

Qualifications
  • 4–6 years of complex and sophisticated litigation experience required.

  • Experience with insurance coverage litigation preferred.

  • Candidates with complex litigation backgrounds and a genuine interest in high-level insurance coverage work are encouraged to apply.

  • Strong legal writing, research, case management, and oral advocacy skills.

  • Direct experience handling clients and adversaries.

  • Deposition and court experience preferred.

  • Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.

  • Exceptional analytical and communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

  • Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

  • Strong networking and business development skills.

  • Active New Jersey Bar license and good standing required.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $275,000–$300,000 , based on experience. The firm also offers a competitive benefits package and discretionary bonuses.

Application Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and at least one writing sample .

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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