New Jersey-Senior Attorney

Lawyers for Justice•New Jersey , NJ

61d•$200,000 - $400,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Attorney will manage and lead an active caseload of state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies, while also providing guidance and oversight to associate attorneys. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing case strategy; conducting and responding to complex discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing dispositive and class certification motions; leading settlement negotiations; appearing in court for hearings and trial; and mentoring junior attorneys on litigation best practices. Our agenda is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed, highly experienced litigator with a strong track record in complex or class action litigation who is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for our clients.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the New Jersey
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in civil litigation
Experience with discovery in the civil litigation context
Experience with oral advocacy and appearing in Court
Experience with motion practice
Experience taking/defending depositions
Must be able to travel on occasion

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with class actions
Prior experience with complex litigation
Prior experience with wage and hour litigation

Responsibilities

Manage and lead an active caseload of state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation
Provide guidance and oversight to associate attorneys
Develop case strategy
Conduct and respond to complex discovery
Take and defend depositions
Draft and argue dispositive and class certification motions
Lead settlement negotiations
Appear in court for hearings and trial
Mentor junior attorneys on litigation best practices