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$100,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Litigation Associate – High Exposure Defense Practice Location: Mount Laurel or Woodbridge, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Partnering with a Leading Multidisciplinary Litigation Firm The Opportunity James Search Group is pleased to partner with a prominent defense litigation firm in the search for
Litigation Associate
with 2–8+ years of experience. The role offers the flexibility to work from either the
Mount Laurel
or
Woodbridge, New Jersey
office on a hybrid schedule (3 days per week in-office). The team handles a dynamic caseload of high-exposure matters and is nationally recognized for their creative defense strategies and collaborative culture. The Practice The firm’s attorneys regularly serve as trial counsel, appellate counsel, or monitoring counsel for excess insurers, with active dockets across
State and Federal Courts . Key practice areas include: Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death New York Labor Law & Construction Maritime Products Liability Transportation & Trucking About You You are a litigator with a demonstrated ability to manage complex files from intake to resolution. You bring strategic thinking, strong advocacy skills, and a collaborative mindset to every matter. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school Licensed to practice in
New Jersey ; admission to other jurisdictions and/or federal courts in NJ is strongly preferred 2–8+ years of relevant litigation experience Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills Experience taking/defending depositions, drafting motions, and handling discovery Trial experience is a plus but not required Base salary: $100,000 – $160,000 , depending on experience Bonus programs
including billable hours bonus and annual discretionary bonus Defined path to advancement and leadership opportunities within the firm Are you ready to take the next step in your litigation career with a firm that offers both top-tier work and a supportive environment? Let’s talk. Reach out to a James Search Group recruiter or comment below to express your interest. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Law Practice and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at James Search Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Child care support Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Student loan assistance Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Attorney” roles.
Jersey City, NJ $160,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks ago General Counsel (Ventures, Strategy, M&A)
Morris Plains, NJ $240,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago Edison, NJ $175,000.00-$225,000.00 3 months ago Plainsboro, NJ $150,000.00-$200,000.00 4 days ago Parsippany, NJ $158,000.00-$236,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Philadelphia $200,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Florham Park, NJ $105,000.00-$115,000.00 3 days ago Florham Park, NJ $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago New Jersey, United States $220,000.00-$260,000.00 16 hours ago Englewood Cliffs, NJ $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Parsippany, NJ $145,153.00-$190,513.00 2 weeks ago Paramus, NJ $120,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Summit, NJ $170,000.00-$220,000.00 4 days ago Fair Lawn, NJ $130,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago Attorney - Corporate Transactions - $230k
Hackensack, NJ $185,000.00-$230,000.00 20 hours ago Teaneck, NJ $180,000.00-$220,000.00 1 month ago Intellectual Property Counsel/Senior Counsel
Edison, NJ $75,000.00-$100,000.00 4 weeks ago Deputy General Counsel - Corporate, Securities & Commercial
Vice President and General Counsel & Chief External Affairs Officer
Jersey City, NJ $180,000.00-$235,000.00 1 week ago New Jersey, United States $100,000.00-$500,000.00 6 days ago Mt. Laurel, NJ $100,000.00-$135,000.00 1 month ago Newark, NJ $155,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago External Attorney (Contract Attorney) Remote
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$100,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Litigation Associate – High Exposure Defense Practice Location: Mount Laurel or Woodbridge, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Partnering with a Leading Multidisciplinary Litigation Firm The Opportunity James Search Group is pleased to partner with a prominent defense litigation firm in the search for
Litigation Associate
with 2–8+ years of experience. The role offers the flexibility to work from either the
Mount Laurel
or
Woodbridge, New Jersey
office on a hybrid schedule (3 days per week in-office). The team handles a dynamic caseload of high-exposure matters and is nationally recognized for their creative defense strategies and collaborative culture. The Practice The firm’s attorneys regularly serve as trial counsel, appellate counsel, or monitoring counsel for excess insurers, with active dockets across
State and Federal Courts . Key practice areas include: Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death New York Labor Law & Construction Maritime Products Liability Transportation & Trucking About You You are a litigator with a demonstrated ability to manage complex files from intake to resolution. You bring strategic thinking, strong advocacy skills, and a collaborative mindset to every matter. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school Licensed to practice in
New Jersey ; admission to other jurisdictions and/or federal courts in NJ is strongly preferred 2–8+ years of relevant litigation experience Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills Experience taking/defending depositions, drafting motions, and handling discovery Trial experience is a plus but not required Base salary: $100,000 – $160,000 , depending on experience Bonus programs
including billable hours bonus and annual discretionary bonus Defined path to advancement and leadership opportunities within the firm Are you ready to take the next step in your litigation career with a firm that offers both top-tier work and a supportive environment? Let’s talk. Reach out to a James Search Group recruiter or comment below to express your interest. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Law Practice and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at James Search Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Child care support Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Student loan assistance Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Attorney” roles.
Jersey City, NJ $160,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks ago General Counsel (Ventures, Strategy, M&A)
Morris Plains, NJ $240,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago Edison, NJ $175,000.00-$225,000.00 3 months ago Plainsboro, NJ $150,000.00-$200,000.00 4 days ago Parsippany, NJ $158,000.00-$236,000.00 2 weeks ago Greater Philadelphia $200,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Florham Park, NJ $105,000.00-$115,000.00 3 days ago Florham Park, NJ $100,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago New Jersey, United States $220,000.00-$260,000.00 16 hours ago Englewood Cliffs, NJ $175,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Parsippany, NJ $145,153.00-$190,513.00 2 weeks ago Paramus, NJ $120,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Summit, NJ $170,000.00-$220,000.00 4 days ago Fair Lawn, NJ $130,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago Attorney - Corporate Transactions - $230k
Hackensack, NJ $185,000.00-$230,000.00 20 hours ago Teaneck, NJ $180,000.00-$220,000.00 1 month ago Intellectual Property Counsel/Senior Counsel
Edison, NJ $75,000.00-$100,000.00 4 weeks ago Deputy General Counsel - Corporate, Securities & Commercial
Vice President and General Counsel & Chief External Affairs Officer
Jersey City, NJ $180,000.00-$235,000.00 1 week ago New Jersey, United States $100,000.00-$500,000.00 6 days ago Mt. Laurel, NJ $100,000.00-$135,000.00 1 month ago Newark, NJ $155,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago External Attorney (Contract Attorney) Remote
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