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Senior Business & Commercial Litigation Attorney (10 Years Experience)
Roseland, NJ | Full-Time | $190,000 – $210,000 per year
A well-established and growing law firm seeks a Senior Business and Commercial Litigation Attorney with 10 or more years of experience to join its dynamic litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing complex business disputes and demonstrated ability to handle cases independently from inception through trial or resolution in both State and Federal Court.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of commercial litigation, including strategy development, discovery, motion practice, depositions, court appearances, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
- Handle orders to show cause and emergent applications in the Chancery Division.
- Represent clients in a wide range of business and commercial disputes, including:
- Contract and vendor disputes
- Restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation
- Confidential information and unfair competition claims
- Partnership and limited liability company (LLC) disputes
- Other Chancery and business litigation matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; prepare and argue motions in state and federal courts.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.
- Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and litigation support staff.
- Experience with construction litigation is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New Jersey Bar required; admission to the New York Bar is a plus.
- Minimum of 10 years of commercial litigation experience, with a proven track record of success in complex cases.
- Trial experience strongly preferred.
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $190,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $190,000 - $210,000