Litigation Attorney Jobs in New Jersey

Litigation Attorney jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton, where corporate defense, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation are the most consistently in-demand specialties. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include Prudential Financial, Johnson & Johnson, and Merck, all of which maintain substantial in-house legal teams alongside a deep network of regional and national law firms. The market serves attorneys from first-year associates through senior partners. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles42
Top employerEpic
Top cityJersey City, NJ
Cities hiring29
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Insurance Defense Attorney – Auto Litigation
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Insurance Defense Attorney – Auto Litigation
Talent Search RPO
Jersey City, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Legal Counsel
$135k - $165k/yr
Hybrid

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Senior Litigation Attorney
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Senior Litigation Attorney
Rainone Coughlin Minchello, LLC
Iselin, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Corporate Development & M&A
Legal Counsel
$100k - $200k/yr
Hybrid
11-50

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Litigation Family Law Attorney - Mt. Laurel, NJ
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Litigation Family Law Attorney - Mt. Laurel, NJ
Cordell & Cordell
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
201-500

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Entry Level Attorney (Real Estate, Land Use & Litigation)
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Entry Level Attorney (Real Estate, Land Use & Litigation)
KD Law
Sewell, New Jersey
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
$70k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree

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Associate Attorney (General Liability and Commercial Litigation)
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Associate Attorney (General Liability and Commercial Litigation)
Kelley Kronenberg
New Jersey
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$100k - $145k/yr
201-500

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Litigation Attorney Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jersey City
4 jobs
Hackensack
3 jobs
Edison
2 jobs
Newark
2 jobs
Clifton
2 jobs
Roseland
2 jobs
Cherry Hill
2 jobs
Atlantic City
2 jobs
New Brunswick
2 jobs

Litigation Attorney Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Epic5 open roles
PinnacleConnect3 open roles
Goldberg Segalla LLP2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in litigation attorney jobs across New Jersey.

  • Active New Jersey bar admission or eligibility for admission by motion
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
  • Experience with civil litigation, motion practice, and discovery management
  • Strong legal research and writing skills for briefs and memoranda
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently from complaint through trial
  • Familiarity with New Jersey court rules and Superior Court procedures

Litigation Attorney Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a litigation attorney in New Jersey?

You become a litigation attorney in New Jersey by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, passing the New Jersey Bar Examination administered by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, and completing the character and fitness review. After admission, most litigation attorneys enter practice as associates at law firms or in-house legal departments, building courtroom and motion-practice experience before moving into more complex matters.

How much do litigation attorneys make in New Jersey?

Litigation attorneys in New Jersey earn a median of about $161,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $93,810 for the lowest 10% to over $328,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire litigation attorneys in New Jersey?

New Jersey litigation attorney roles are posted by Epic, PinnacleConnect, and Goldberg Segalla LLP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters in the pharmaceutical, insurance, and financial services sectors means a significant share of openings come from large in-house legal departments alongside regional litigation boutiques and full-service firms with offices in Newark and the surrounding metro.

Which New Jersey cities have the most litigation attorney jobs?

Jersey City, Hackensack, and Edison have the most litigation attorney openings in New Jersey. Newark drives the largest share of postings as the state's commercial and legal hub, home to federal district court, major law firm offices, and the in-house teams of large financial and insurance companies, while smaller markets reflect suburban corporate campuses and county courthouse proximity.

Are there remote litigation attorney jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're rare. About 43% of litigation attorney openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves court appearances, depositions, and client meetings that require in-person presence. The work most likely to be performed remotely includes legal research, brief drafting, contract review, and document-intensive discovery phases.

How can I get hired as a litigation attorney in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a litigation associate position at a New Jersey regional law firm, where new bar admittees handle discovery, motion support, and client communications under senior attorney supervision. Large New Jersey employers such as insurance carriers and pharmaceutical companies also run formal legal rotational or associate programs for new graduates. Clerking for a New Jersey Superior Court judge or a federal district judge in the District of New Jersey is a strong credential that opens doors at both firms and in-house teams.

Where can I find and apply to litigation attorney jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to litigation attorney jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and practice area, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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