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Civil Defense Litigation Associate (3 Years) – New Jersey
Practice Area: General Civil Defense Litigation
About Us
At Gfeller Laurie LLP, our success is driven by our people. We are a collaborative, growth-oriented defense litigation firm known for delivering exceptional client service while fostering a supportive, engaging, and team-oriented environment. We take pride in developing our attorneys, investing in mentorship, and creating meaningful opportunities for advancement.
Our continued growth is creating opportunities for attorneys to expand their practice, take on increased responsibility, and play a meaningful role in the firm’s long-term success.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Civil Defense Litigation Associate with 3 years of experience to join our Firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is looking to take ownership of their cases, build strong litigation experience, and grow within a dynamic and expanding firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of general civil defense matters from inception through resolution
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Take and defend depositions
- Attend court conferences, hearings, and mediations
- Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy
- Maintain strong client communication and deliver high-quality legal work
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New Jersey(required)
- 3 years of civil defense litigation experience
- Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Additional state bar admission(s) a plus (CT, NY,MA, PA, or VT preferred)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $140,000 – $180,000 , commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Bonus opportunities based on performance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- CLE and professional development support
- Bar dues reimbursement
- Cell phone stipend
- Firm-sponsored events, team-building activities, and more
Why Gfeller Laurie
- Meaningful, hands-on litigation experience from day one where Associates are provided early responsibility and direct involvement in case strategy
- Collaborative, collegial environment where people genuinely enjoy working together
- Direct access to partners and meaningful mentorship
- Clear and attainable paths for advancement within a growing firm
- Reasonable annual billable expectation of, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Gfeller Laurie LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
Pay: From $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience managing cases from inception through resolution.
- Describe your experience handling depositions (taking and/or defending).
- Do you have experience appearing in court (conferences, motions, hearings)? Please describe.
- What has been your typical annual billable hour requirement?
- Are you currently admitted to practice law, if so what states are you actively admitted?
Experience:
- defense litigation associate: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Princeton, NJ 08540 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Princeton, NJ 08540
Salary : $140,000 - $180,000