Litigation Attorney | General Liability, Transportation & Civil Defense

LHH is partnering with several respected law firms across Northern New Jersey (mid-size to AmLaw) that are actively seeking litigation attorneys for growing liability and civil-defense practices. These opportunities span a variety of sophisticated litigation matters, including: General Liability Transportation and Trucking Premises Liability Products Liability Professional Liability Construction Litigation Catastrophic Loss Commercial Casualty Openings currently range from junior attorneys through experienced mid-level litigators.

What You'll Do

Manage active litigation files Take and defend depositions Draft motions and discovery Attend hearings and conferences Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations Work directly with clients and claims professionals Develop litigation strategy Gain increasing responsibility as experience grows Ideal Background NJ Bar required 1+ year of litigation experience preferred General liability, transportation, casualty, labor & employment litigation, insurance-defense, or civil-litigation experience welcomed Strong writing and advocacy skills Self-starter mentality Interested in long-term development What Makes These Opportunities Attractive Hybrid schedules Work/life balance Substantial litigation experience early Significant client interaction Strong mentorship Partnership tracks at certain firms Stable workflow Competitive compensation and bonus structures Opportunities with both regional and national platforms Compensation & Benefits Compensation varies by firm, location, experience level, and practice specialty, but current opportunities generally offer: Competitive base salaries, typically ranging from approximately $100,000 to $225,000+ depending on experience and position Significant performance-based, discretionary, and/or billable-hour bonus opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plans with employer contributions or matching at many firms Hybrid and flexible work arrangements at numerous locations CLE reimbursement and professional-development support Bar dues and professional membership reimbursement at many firms Technology, remote-work, and cell phone stipends at select firms Partnership-track opportunities and long-term advancement potential Significant client contact and substantive litigation responsibility Actual compensation and benefits will vary by employer, location, experience, and qualifications. 📩 Interested? Please apply here and/or reach out for additional details. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy