Role OverviewJoin Hinshaw & Culbertson's nationally recognized litigation powerhouse as a mid-level associate attorney, focusing on general litigation and tort defense. Work alongside the highly regarded Iselin team on sophisticated tort and defense matters across New Jersey and beyond.
What You Will Do
Represent clients in general liability and tort defense matters, manage cases from inception through resolution, draft and respond to pleadings, conduct depositions, and develop litigation strategies.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in general litigation and tort defense, strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New Jersey State Bar and in good standing; New York Bar admission strongly preferred
- 3+ years of experience in general litigation and tort defense
- Experience handling matters in New Jersey, New York, and/or federal courts
- Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
- High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and client service orientation
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
Benefits
- Salary range: $135,000 to $180,000
- Semi-annual hours-based bonuses
- Annual billed-and-collected bonuses
- Discretionary annual bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Retirement savings and wealth management resources
- Student loan repayment program
- Backup care
- Parental and personal leave with reintegration support
- Wellness and mental health resources
- EAP
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee anniversary program
- Mentor Program
- Hinshaw University skills development
- Trial Workshops
- Free monthly CLE programs
- Peer Recognition Program
- Flexible career tracks
- Coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities
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