Commercial Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate in Short Hills, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of complex litigation experience, particularly in insurance coverage litigation, and will work collaboratively with partners and clients.

Duties

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Handle discovery processes, including documents, written discovery, and depositions.
• Collaborate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.
• Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, drafting coverage opinions and related analyses.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong writing and case management skills.
• Experience handling clients and adversaries.
• Excellent oral advocacy skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with insurance coverage litigation preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and be in good standing.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, adversaries, and courts.
• Commitment to client service and responsiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and business development skills.
• Collaborative mindset and appreciation for teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses.

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