Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Elizabeth, NJ, with a minimum of two years' litigation experience. The role involves handling landlord-tenant, commercial litigation, and real estate matters, offering significant courtroom exposure and client interaction.

Duties

• Handle commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters from inception through resolution.
• Regularly appear in court for hearings, motions, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Handle commercial litigation involving leases, contracts, real estate disputes, and related matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Manage an active caseload while working with the attorneys and support staff in the office.
• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned matters.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
• At least two years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and dealing directly with clients.
• Able to work independently in a busy litigation practice.
• Desire to work, learn, take responsibility, and develop as an attorney.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New Jersey.

Skills

• Strong writing, research, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and dealing directly with clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Significant and immediate courtroom experience.
• Direct client contact.
• Hands-on mentorship and guidance.
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and long-term growth within the law office.
• Supportive and collegial work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306