Litigation Attorney Jobs in New Jersey

A Litigation Attorney, also known as a Trial Lawyer, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation process from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. Their job involves extensive research, drafting legal documents, negotiation, and presenting cases in court. Litigation Attorneys play a critical role in the legal industry, as they not only represent individuals in disputes but also protect the legal rights of businesses and corporations.

Important skills for a Litigation Attorney include strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, and the capacity to handle large amounts of information. They should also be adaptable, as they need to devise the best strategic approach for each case. To become a Litigation Attorney, one must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must have passed the state bar examination. Prior to becoming a Litigation Attorney, an individual may have served roles as a Legal Intern, Junior Lawyer, or a Legal Associate, where they gain exposure to various aspects of the law and legal practice.

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Employment Litigation Attorney

  • Kaufman Dolowich Voluck
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

Responsibilities Independently manage all phases of employment litigation from inception through resolution Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related...

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Senior Litigation Attorney

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

We are seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to represent public entities in governance, compliance, and litigation matters for our clients in our Bridgewater, NJ office....

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Senior Counsel - Litigation

  • Coaction Specialty Insurance Group
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago

At Coaction, we're a unique mix of leaders, achievers, thinkers, and team players with a high-performance mindset and a diverse skillset. We bring our industry expertise together to continually...

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Of Counsel - Litigation (Product Liability)

  • DLA Piper
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • 4 days ago

liability litigation Experience with pharmaceutical and medical device industry a plus Job Competencies & Desired Skills Strong analytical and writing skills Attention to detail Good business judgment...

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Senior GL - Auto Defense Litigation Attorney

  • Wilson Elser
  • Newark, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 8 days ago

The Opportunity We are seeking a skilled Senior Auto Defense Litigation Attorney....

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Asbestos Litigation Attorney

  • Beacon Hill Staffing Group
  • Newark, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 8 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here Beacon Hill is partnering with a leading law firm on a contract Asbestos Litigation Attorney opportunity....

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Defense Litigation Attorney

  • Synectics
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Position Overview The Associate Attorney will support the firm's defense litigation practice by handling case preparation, legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and assisting in all phases...

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Senior Transportation Litigation Attorney

  • Wilson Elser
  • Newark, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 16 days ago

The Position We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firm's representation of a large international logistics services provider....

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Defense Litigation Attorney

  • Hinshaw
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 17 days ago

Manage cases from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests....

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Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

  • Wilson Elser
  • Newark, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 18 days ago

If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney...

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Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney

  • Wilson Elser
  • Newark, NJ
  • 18 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 18 days ago

The Position We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Attorney to work on our firm's representation of a large international logistics services provider....

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Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney Cedar Grove, New Jersey Hybrid Remote (Copy)

  • PinnacleConnect LLC
  • Cedar Grove, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Cedar Grove, NJ
  • 20 days ago

Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney - Hackensack, New Jersey - Hybrid Remote Founded over 30 years ago, we are a nationally recognized law firm with 85 attorneys across six offices....

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Litigation Associate Attorney

  • Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
  • Newark, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Overview The Newark, NJ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service Am Law 100 firm, is seeking attorneys with one (1) to seven (7) years of civil litigation experience to join our Construction...

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Trial Attorney (Hybrid/NJ).650

  • Frink-Hamlett
  • Roseland, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Roseland, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

insured clients in court and present witnesses and evidence in litigated matters Analyze complex legal and factual issues; conduct thorough legal research and develop effective defense strategies Draft...

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Litigation Attorney (Insurance Coverage) (Hybrid)

  • Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLC
  • Evesham, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Evesham, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

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Salary for Litigation 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

Litigation Attorneys in New Jersey offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
88.8%
Bachelor's Degree
5.2%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Litigation 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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