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This role offers significant responsibility and diverse litigation experience across multiple practice areas with extensive client interaction and courtroom opportunities.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nConduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs\nTake depositions and make court appearances in federal and state courts (as needed - will train and promote shadowing!)\nManage direct client communications and relationships\nWork on class actions, commercial disputes, personal injury, and medical malpractice matters\nBalance multiple priorities and meet deadlines across various case types\nCollaborate with partners and associates firmwide on substantive matters\n\nQualifications:\n\n1-3 years litigation experience\nNew Jersey bar admission required\nOutstanding legal research and writing skills\nSelf-starter with strong work ethic and attention to detail\nExcellent time management and organizational abilities\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively\nStrong interpersonal skills and client service orientation\nPersonality and cultural fit valued over pedigree\n\nWork Environment:\n\nFull-time in-office position in Roseland, NJ with flexible arrival times\nCollaborative, non-competitive atmosphere\nTeam lunch culture and open-door policy\nPartners invested in associate growth and development\n\nInterested candidates should submit their resume for immediate confidential consideration.\n\nA bit about us:\n-\n\nOur client is an established litigation firm in Northern New Jersey known for their collaborative culture and commitment to associate development. 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