What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Attorney position at SagePaths?
Senior Attorney ($175k-250k flexible salary)
Location: Newark, NJ
A well-established firm is seeking a Seasoned Senior'd Attorney to join its team, focusing on commercial and real estate litigation. If someone also practices employment, insurance, family, estate law we would consider as well.This is a fully on-site role for an experienced litigator who thrives in the courtroom and enjoys working on complex, high-value matters.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and litigate a wide range of commercial litigation or real estate law disputes.
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Represent clients in state and federal courts, including trials, hearings, and motions practice.
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Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and briefs.
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Conduct depositions, discovery, and settlement negotiations.
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Provide strategic advice to clients and collaborate with firm leadership.
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Opportunity to grow business within the firm (with additional compensation for generated matters).
Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited law school.
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Licensed to practice in New Jersey and in good standing.
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8 years of litigation experience, including trial and federal court work.
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Demonstrated strong expertise in commercial and real estate litigation.
- Background additionally in business law, real estate & land use, employment, insurance, estate, and family law
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Strong advocacy, analytical, and legal writing skills.
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Ability to manage cases independently and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
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Must be able to work fully on-site in New Jersey.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive base salary: $175,000 – $250,000 , flexible with experience
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Full benefits package, including:
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Health insurance
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401(k) with employer matching
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Paid time off and holidays
- flexible billable hours
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Additional compensation for any business the attorney brings to the firm
Salary : $175,000 - $250,000
