What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP?
Litigation Associate — Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (Newark, NJ)
Location: Newark, New Jersey (One Gateway)
Experience: 2–5 years preferred
Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP (MSW) is a boutique law firm servicing the commercial real estate and construction industries. Recognized as one of the nation’s fastest-growing boutique law firms, MSW represents developers, owners, investors, lenders, and other market participants in complex real estate transactions, disputes, and development matters throughout New Jersey and beyond.
We are currently seeking a Litigation Associate to join our growing team in our Newark, New Jersey headquarters. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of litigation experience, with a strong interest in real estate, construction, and commercial disputes.
Responsibilities:
- Handle all phases of real estate and construction-related litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
- Manage discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document production
- Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
- Collaborate with partners and clients to develop and execute effective litigation strategies
- Provide thoughtful and practical legal advice to clients in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New Jersey (New York and/or Pennsylvania admission a plus)
- 2–5 years of litigation experience (real estate or construction litigation preferred)
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Why Join MSW:
- Opportunity to work closely with partners on sophisticated, high-value real estate and construction matters
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial firm culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Strong potential for career growth within a rapidly expanding national platform
If you’re a motivated litigator looking to take your career to the next level at one of the most dynamic boutique law firms in the country, we’d love to hear from you.