Friedman Williams
Litigation Associate Roseland NJ
Job ID: 21401
Friedman Williams is working with an established, full-service New Jersey law firm seeking Commercial Litigation Attorneys with approximately 46+ years of experience to join its expanding litigation practice in Roseland, NJ. This opportunity offers substantive responsibility for complex business disputes, significant client interaction, and the ability to independently manage litigation matters while working collaboratively with experienced partners.
The firm’s commercial litigation practice represents businesses and other commercial clients in a broad range of disputes, including contract litigation, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, and other complex commercial matters. The practice also handles disputes involving healthcare businesses, construction matters, and Chancery Division proceedings.
The incoming attorney will assume meaningful responsibility for case management, litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, and courtroom proceedings while working closely with partners and clients throughout the litigation process.
Responsibilities:
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Manage a caseload of business and commercial litigation matters in New Jersey state and federal courts.
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Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
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Conduct and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and oversee document production and eDiscovery processes.
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Appear in court for hearings, conferences, motion arguments, and other litigation proceedings.
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Work directly with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies, evaluate claims and defenses, and pursue effective resolutions.
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Handle electronic discovery, including the preservation, collection, review, and production of electronically stored information.
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Assist with mediation, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
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Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients throughout the litigation process.
Qualifications:
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Approximately 46+ years of substantive commercial litigation experience within a law firm environment.
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Experience managing commercial litigation matters through multiple stages of litigation, including discovery and motion practice.
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New Jersey Bar admission required; New York Bar admission is a plus.
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Experience litigating matters in state and federal courts.
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Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
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Proficiency with eDiscovery processes, including preservation and collection of electronic evidence and document review using platforms such as Relativity or Everlaw.
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Ability to independently manage multiple litigation assignments, prioritize deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients.
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Courtroom and deposition experience preferred.
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Experience with Chancery Division litigation, healthcare-related disputes, or construction litigation is a plus.
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented litigation practice.
Compensation & Additional Details:
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Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Hybrid work arrangement with four days in the office and one remote day per week.
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Annual billable-hour target of approximately 1,800 hours.
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Opportunity for meaningful client contact, substantive case ownership, and increasing responsibility for litigation strategy and case management.
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Exposure to a diverse range of sophisticated business disputes within an established and expanding commercial litigation practice.
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Collaborative working environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional development alongside experienced litigators.
This position is well suited for a commercial litigation associate seeking broad litigation experience, substantive courtroom responsibility, and the opportunity to independently manage complex business disputes while continuing to develop within an established New Jersey law firm.
For additional details, contact Sarah Latham at slatham@friedmanwilliams.com