In Springfield (Union County) NJ: Our client - a boutique, highly specialized law practice representing some of the largest, as well as some of the smallest educational institutions in New Jersey - is searching for a Litigation Attorney, with exposure to Education law, to support their team on REMOTE basis.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Position will primarily be to assist a lead attorney in preparing for several trials by:
- Preparing litigation chronologies,
- Responding to and propounding discovery
- Drafting motions,
- Keeping track of procedural deadlines with the assistance of a legal assistant,
- Creating trial exhibit and witness lists,
- Drafting post-hearing briefs
...and more.
NOTE: Role is open to fully remote options, but requires standard business hour / 9 - 5 availability. Candidates available for partially hybrid, in office visits (let's say once every few weeks or so) will, in all honesty, receive advanced consideration, given trial prep nature of role...
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ROLE WILL REQUIRE WRITING SAMPLES / PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE REDACTED MEMORANDA, MOTION WORK (or any such relevant material)
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• Applicant must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in the legal field.
• Licensed attorney, with valid credentials.
• Education specialization ideal, Litigation exposure necessary
• Proficiency in trial preparation is necessary.
• Experience in handling exhibits during trial proceedings is essential.
• Must have a proven track record in drafting legal documents
• Flexibility for remote, but ideal candidate will be willing / able to come in for trial prep, CPU access, etc.