Defense Litigation Senior Associate or Counsel

Hinshaw & Culbertson • Iselin, NJ

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About The Position

Hinshaw & Culbertson is seeking a Defense Litigation Senior Associate or Counsel to join its litigation team in Iselin, New Jersey. The role offers a diverse and challenging caseload, significant responsibilities from the outset, and collaboration with a high-performing team handling complex litigation matters for clients across a broad range of industries.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of defense litigation experience in one or more of these areas: transportation or vehicular liability, including UM/UIM coverage; general liability; product liability; construction defect; or premises liability. Candidates must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar and in good standing. Trial experience is a plus but is not required.

Applicants should submit a resume, unofficial law school transcript, and writing sample. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices based on the protected characteristics listed in the posting.

Requirements

• Admission to the New Jersey Bar and in good standing.
• Strong academics and excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a rigorous caseload and handle multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high-quality work.
• Experience drafting sophisticated case evaluation reports, motions, and legal memoranda; conducting file analysis; taking and defending depositions; and interviewing witnesses.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of defense litigation experience in one or more of the following: transportation or vehicular liability, including UM/UIM coverage; general liability; product liability; construction defect; or premises liability.
• Trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and challenging defense litigation caseload.
• Assume significant responsibilities from the outset while collaborating with a high-performing team.
• Draft sophisticated case evaluation reports, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct file analysis.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Interview witnesses.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently and independently while maintaining high-quality work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $130,000–$200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Semi-annual hours-based bonuses.
• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses.
• Discretionary annual bonuses.
• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings and wealth management resources.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Backup care.
• Parental and personal leave with reintegration support.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Employee anniversary program.
• Mentor Program.
• Hinshaw University skills development.
• Trial Workshops.
• Free monthly CLE programs.
• Peer Recognition Program.
• Flexible career tracks.
• Coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed