Senior Litigation Attorney

Athari

Senior Litigation Attorney representing public entities in governance, compliance, and litigation matters. Work involves collaboration with clients and managing multiple litigation cases effectively.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeBridgewater • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Representing public entities in governance, compliance, and litigation matters
Handling cases in NJ Superior Court and administrative law hearings
Drafting pleadings, motions, resolutions, and contracts
Managing multiple matters and client stakeholders efficiently
Providing legal counsel on municipal and public entity law
Collaborating with colleagues and clients to address complex legal challenges
Supporting public sector clients across contract, employment, real estate, and litigation practice areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD)
Active New Jersey state bar admission
10+ years of litigation experience, including NJ Superior Court and administrative law hearings
Public entity or municipal law experience
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, resolutions, and contracts
Ability to manage multiple matters and client stakeholders
Able to work hybrid with 3 days per week in-office in Bridgewater, NJ
Able to travel as needed for court appearances
Litigation experience in municipal court
Experience across contract, employment, and real estate law practice areas
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience with public sector clients
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a legal team

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationdrafting pleadingsdrafting motionsdrafting resolutionsdrafting contractslegal researchlegal writingoral advocacymunicipal lawpublic entity law

Soft Skills

managing multiple mattersclient stakeholder managementcollaborationaddressing complex legal challenges

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)New Jersey state bar admission