Civil Litigation Attorney

New Jersey (Hybrid/In-Office as applicable)Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a New Jersey licensed attorney with 2-7 years of civil litigation experience to join our team. This role focuses on the defense of lawsuits involving private, commercial, and public entities, employees, and individuals across a broad range of claims and venues.

Key Responsibilities

Defend civil litigation matters involving:

Negligence theories, premises liability

Employment-related claims (including bullying and sexual assault matters)

Insurance coverage issues

First- and third-party liability disputes

Draft and review litigation documents, including:

Motions, pleadings, discovery, legal analysis reports, and appellate filings

Conduct and/or assist with:

Depositions, witness interviews, case investigations

Appear and advocate in:

New Jersey state and federal courts

Administrative forums such as DCR, EEOC, and other agencies (conferences, hearings, oral argument)

Qualifications

Active New Jersey Bar license (required)

2-7 years of civil litigation experience

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and insurance representatives

Strong legal research and writing skills

Proficiency with litigation technology, legal research tools, and web-based data sources

Preferred

Judicial clerkship following law school

Application Requirements

Writing sample (required)

Professional references (required)

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities