Job Description

Job ID: 366319

Practice area:- Litigation - Commercial

Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Attorney – Sophisticated Practice, Growth-Focused | Hackensack, NJ

A dynamic East Coast law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with at least 3 years of experience for its Hackensack office. Join a close-knit team handling high-stakes litigation matters for a diverse range of clients in a fast-evolving legal market.

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This opportunity is with a highly regarded regional law firm known for its strong presence in litigation, corporate law, and emerging areas like digital assets and cannabis regulation. The Hackensack office seeks a driven Commercial Litigation Associate to join its collaborative team. This role offers meaningful litigation work, career development support, and client-facing opportunities from day one.

This firm is a strong regional player on the East Coast, especially in the Mid-Atlantic region. Superb in litigation, bankruptcy, corporate, and employment arenas, this firm is small but mighty, providing an excellent choice for attorneys seeking a more intimate environment without sacrificing quality or complexity of work. This firm is also determined to stay ahead of the curve, with of-the-moment practices in blockchain technology and digital currency, cannabis, and more. The firm caters both to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, making it an excellent place for attorneys to gain diverse experience.

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📋 Key Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, motions, and conduct discovery in complex commercial litigation cases.

• Communicate directly with clients and manage strategic case direction.

• Assist with depositions, hearings, settlement discussions, and trial preparation.

• Conduct in-depth legal research to support active litigation strategies.

• Collaborate with senior litigators to ensure effective case execution.

• Contribute to client counseling and innovative litigation planning.

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✅ Qualifications:

• 3+ years of commercial litigation experience.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Admitted to the New Jersey Bar.

• Strong academic background and attention to detail.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple litigation matters and deadlines independently.

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🧠 Required Skills:

• Strong drafting, research, and advocacy skills.

• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities.

• Team-oriented with the ability to take initiative and lead.

• Well-organized, dependable, and client-focused.

• Comfortable working with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

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📍 Job Location:

Hackensack, New Jersey

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🎁 Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Full benefits package, including health and retirement plans.

• Career advancement opportunities with a clear growth path.

• Challenging assignments with high-impact legal work.

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🏛️ Culture & Firm Appeal:

This firm is a well-regarded regional powerhouse, especially strong in the Mid-Atlantic corridor. Its attorneys are leaders in litigation, employment, and corporate law and are breaking new ground in tech-forward sectors like blockchain and cannabis. Associates enjoy mentorship, early responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to diverse client matters in a boutique-style setting that prioritizes professional growth and innovation.

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💎 Why This Role Is Unique:

• Join a respected firm with deep roots in traditional and emerging practice areas.

• Gain exposure to sophisticated litigation while enjoying a collegial, smaller firm culture.

• Perfect for attorneys seeking autonomy, visibility, and high-quality work without the bureaucracy of a large firm.

• Serve clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

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📣 Call to Action:

• Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter.

• Explore this elite-level opportunity today.

• Submit your resume to learn more about this prestigious role.

BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search.

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