Associate Attorney

Posted on
27 January 2026
Accepting Applications

Description

Kent & McBride, P.C. a Civil Defense litigation firm located in Middletown, NJ seeks an energetic Litigation Associate for its ever-growing practice.Responsibilities:Conduct discovery, evaluate liability and damages, and prepare cases for trialMake Court appearances and argue motions.Draft Motion papers and Appellate Briefs.Bench trials.Negotiate settlements.Work independently and in teams to complete projects.Minimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor degree. Licensed to practice law in both the State of New Jersey and New York.Ability to stay organized and meet rigid deadlines.Preferred Qualifications:2-5 years of General Litigation experience (Writing/Trials).Courtroom experience.Excellent interpersonal skills (i.e., active listening, negotiation, persuasion).Excellent analytical skills (i.e., critical thinking, problem solving, decision making).Well-developed written communication skills.KM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Salary is commensurate with experience.Job Type: Full-timeWork RemotelyFlexibleJob Type: Full-timePay: $115,000.00 – $145,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceSchedule:8-hour shiftLicense/Certification:Membership to NJ and NY Bars a must; PA/DE a plusAbility to Commute:Middletown, NJ 07748 (Required)