Job Description

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
BUSINESS LITIGATION / MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Location: Florham Park, NJ
IN-OFFICE
Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Litigation Associate Attorney with experience in business litigation and/or medical malpractice to join its New Jersey office. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a highly collaborative trial litigation team handling complex matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New Jersey AND New York, in good standing
• 2-4 years of substantive litigation experience, including business and/or medical malpractice matters
• Experience handling matters in federal and state courts
• Prior judicial clerkship strongly preferred
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a team-oriented mindset and capacity to work independently when needed
• Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and demonstrated commitment to client service

Key Responsibilities

• Work on complex litigation across business and medical malpractice matters
• Conduct discovery, including depositions, document review, and written discovery
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and other filings in state (NJ, NY, PA, FL) and federal courts
• Support trial preparation and trial proceedings
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and litigation team members

Why Join Us?
This opportunity offers an exceptional platform for trial-bound litigators who want real responsibility and accelerated courtroom experience early in their careers. You will join a powerhouse litigation group known for its high-stakes work, sophisticated clients, and unwavering commitment to training the next generation of standout trial attorneys. Associates here don't sit on the sidelines-you will meaningfully contribute to cases, receive hands-on mentorship from respected trial lawyers, and develop the skills necessary to become a first-chair litigator. The team culture is highly supportive, driven, and deeply invested in attorney growth, offering unparalleled pathways for professional development and long-term career success.
Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $165,000-$175,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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