Litigation Partner - NJ

Knowhirematch • Newark, NJ

15h

About The Position

Description Note: This role offers a base salary plus 33%+ of collections, supported by exceptional legal resources, a strong marketing team, and monthly bonus payouts. Total compensation typically ranges from $530k to $990k , depending on the size of your book of business ($800k–$1.5M) and how much work you personally handle versus delegate. Total earnings are more if your book of business exceeds $1.5M. About Our Client Our client is a well-established, primarily litigation-focused firm with an 80-attorney roster, aiming to expand to 120 attorneys. They serve large, high-profile clients, specializing in general and complex litigation, employment law, trust & estates, and insurance recovery. The firm’s collaborative culture, strong client base, and robust support structure enable partners to grow their book of business and collaborate freely across practice areas. Our client is conflict-free, having never represented an insurance company, allowing for a dynamic approach to litigation with excellent support from knowledgeable associates and paralegals. Position: Litigation Partner Openings: NYC, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Stamford, Denver, and Newark.

Requirements

• Minimum $800k in portable book of business (hourly billing required)
• Extensive experience in litigation (any focus except insurance defense)
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, while leveraging firm support
• Strong client relations and business development skills
• JD with active bar admission in relevant jurisdictions

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation matters with large clients across diverse industries
• Leverage an existing $800k+ book of business for case-by-case client engagements
• Work collaboratively with experienced associates, paralegals, and support staff to grow your book of business
• Focus on high-quality, hourly-based client work (no contingency cases)
• Flexibility to expand or develop within general litigation or niche practice areas outside insurance defense

Benefits

• Compensation : Competitive structure, with monthly payouts. Partners earn up to 33% on their collections, with additional bonuses based on billable work and delegations. Base salary range: $264k–$495k, depending on book of business ($800k–$1.5M+). Total comp ranges between $530k-$990k
• Support & Resources : Access to experienced associates and paralegals, strong marketing team, and speaking engagement opportunities.
• Growth-Oriented : Our client is in expansion mode, offering high growth potential for partners with a book of business who seek collaboration and support.
• Culture : Open, non-prescriptive practice environment with low internal competition and excellent tenure among attorneys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree