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McCarter & English, LLP · 3 days ago

Bankruptcy & Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$175K/yr - $220K/yr

2+ years exp

McCarter & English, LLP is a well established and growing law firm seeking a talented and driven associate attorney. The role involves handling litigation and creditors’ rights matters, particularly in the United States Bankruptcy Court, requiring strong academic background and excellent writing skills.

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Responsibilities

Handling litigation and other creditors’ rights matters in and out of the United States Bankruptcy Court

Qualification

Litigation experienceCreditors' rights mattersAdmitted to practice in NYAdmitted to practice in NJWriting skillsAcademic backgroundFast-paced environment

Required

2-5 years of experience

Strong academic background

Excellent writing skills

Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey

Experience handling litigation and other creditors' rights matters in and out of the United States Bankruptcy Court

Eager to succeed in a fast-paced environment that rewards dedication and industriousness

Benefits

Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.

Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.

Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.

401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.

Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program

Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program

Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan

Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

Company

McCarter & English, LLP

McCarter & English, LLP is a firm of more than 400 lawyers with offices in Newark, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Miami, Wilmington, Hartford, Stamford, Indianapolis, East Brunswick, and Trenton.

Founded in 1845

Newark, New Jersey, USA

501-1000 employees