Job Title: Commercial Litigation Attorney

Location: Morristown, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $130k - $150k Annually

About the Company:

Client is a highly-rated boutique litigation firm with offices in Morristown, New Jersey, and Manhattan. The firm specializes in representing insurers in complex coverage and recovery actions, focusing on first-party and third-party insurance disputes. Renowned for handling fraud and extra-contractual liability cases, FCOMH serves some of the most respected Fortune 500 insurance underwriters in state and federal courts nationwide.

Role Description:

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Commercial Litigation Attorney at FCOMH. The successful candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience in complex commercial litigation (note: this is not an insurance defense role). The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on a wide range of litigation tasks, including:

• Conducting legal research.
• Drafting motions and legal memoranda.
• Representing clients in courts and trials.
• Conducting depositions.
• Briefing and arguing appeals.
• Providing legal counsel on complex insurance coverage matters.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in complex commercial litigation.
• Skills:
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience with trials, depositions, and appellate briefing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving expertise.
• Education:
• Top-level academic credentials (generally in the top third of law school class).
• Licenses:
• Admission to the New Jersey and New York bars (additional jurisdictions are a plus but not required).

Compensation and Benefits:

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Retirement plan (401k).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Additional Information:

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.