Litigation Associate - NJ
About The Position
Golden, Rothschild, Spagnola, Lundell, Boylan, Garubo & Bell, P.C. (GRSLBG&B) is a well-established law firm specializing in insurance defense and complex litigation. We represent local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts throughout New York and New Jersey. We are seeking a Litigation Associate to join our New Jersey Office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful, hands-on litigation experience, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to develop as a well-rounded litigator. At GRSLBG&B, Associates are given substantive responsibility and are encouraged to take an active role in their cases. You will work alongside experienced litigators and trial attorneys who will mentor and support your professional development while providing opportunities to build your own skills, judgment, and client relationships. Our Associates receive meaningful courtroom and litigation experience while working collaboratively with Partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated matters. We believe attorneys develop by practicing law and being given meaningful responsibility. Our Associates work directly with experienced litigators and trial attorneys while developing the skills, judgment, and client relationships necessary to grow their careers.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of New Jersey litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense litigation.
- Admission to the New Jersey State Bar required.
- Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Experience taking and defending depositions.
- Familiarity with New Jersey State court practice and electronic filing.
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.
- Strong organizational, communication, and client-service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with premises liability, transportation, trucking/automobile and rideshare claims, liquor liability matters, or other first- and third-party personal and commercial lines litigation is also beneficial.
- Federal Court admission and trial experience are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Managing an active litigation caseload.
- Communicating directly with clients and other professionals.
- Drafting pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Review and summarize medical and other discovery records.
- Taking and defending depositions.
- Conducting legal research and developing case strategy.
- Appearing in New Jersey State and Federal Courts.
- Participating in conferences, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.
- Working with experts and investigating factual and legal issues.
- Preparing matters for trial.
- Participating in and based upon experience, handling trials and appeals.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) plan
- Hands-on litigation and courtroom experience
- Direct client interaction and relationship development
- Opportunities to take and defend depositions, make court appearances, participate in ADR, and gain trial experience
- Mentoring from experienced litigators and trial attorneys
- CLE coordination and professional development support
- Opportunities for involvement in the broader legal and insurance industries
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Positive work/life balance
- Hybrid work opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
