Attorney Jobs in New Jersey

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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complete filings, and submissions; supervise paralegals. * Manage files by monitoring schedules; expediting requirements; obtaining and forwarding information. * Appear on behalf of clients or support other...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Employment Counsel

Serve as an employment-law subject-matter expert in federal and state litigation and government inquiries....

Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Remote

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

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Attorney-per diem

  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Two or more years of experience in plaintiffs personal injury and/or employment litigation is preferred....

Attorney, Health Care Professional Liability

  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Pennsauken, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The **Senior Counsel, Legal Services (Attorney)** will focus on in-house litigation support, partnering closely with outside counsel when needed....

openings for 5 attorney roles and 1 billing coordinator role in NJ

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Litigation Attorney Morristown / Madison Hybrid schedule (3 days on-site, days depend on manager) 145-160k 2-4 years of litigation experience. Insurance experience a plus....

Attorney-per diem

  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Two or more years of experience in plaintiffs personal injury and/or employment litigation is preferred....

Insurance Defense Attorney

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Liberty Mutual Insurance offers an engaging opportunity for an Associate Attorney to represent the company and its policyholders in routine civil litigation and workers' compensation matters involving...

CampusGuard Customer Advocate

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

CampusGuard, a Nelnet Company, provides information security services for campus-based organizations including higher education institutions, healthcare providers, city, county and state...

Patent Attorney Licensing Support

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Summary InterDigital is currently seeking to hire a Patent Attorney to join its Licensing Support team with a focus on mobile cellular technologies....

Client Advocate (In Office)

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are: NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative...

Land Use and Zoning Attorney

  • Newark, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 3 days ago

A regional powerhouse lawfirm in NY/NJ, is seeking an experienced and motivated Land Use and Zoning Attorney to join their growing team....

Family Law Attorney New Jersey

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Type: Full-Time An established New Jersey family law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join a high-performing team....

General Liability Attorney - SR/JR Partner/Attorney

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: New Jersey, Jersey City Date Posted: Friday, June 27, 2025 Job Description Seeking a general liability associate attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation...

Behavioral Health Care Advocate

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Behavioral Health Care Advocate - Remote Requisition Number: 2293473 Job Category: Behavioral Primary Location: Basking Ridge, NJ, US (Remote considered) Optum is a global organization that...

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in New Jersey offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in New Jersey
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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