Job Description

Job ID: 378822

Practice area:- Litigation - Civil Rights

Senior Civil Rights Litigation Attorney – Impactful Advocacy Role | Edison, NJ

A dynamic and expanding New Jersey law firm is seeking a Senior Civil Rights Litigation Attorney with at least 9 years of experience to join its dedicated trial team in Edison. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead significant civil rights matters from investigation to verdict.

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Join a litigation team recognized for advancing civil rights through high-impact legal advocacy. Take charge of complex constitutional matters in a respected New Jersey practice.

This full-service law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include medical malpractice, workers compensation, mass torts, criminal defense, family law, and immigration law. The firm's attorneys have been recognized as Top 100 lawyers in New Jersey Super Lawyers as published in New Jersey. The firm has offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Freehold, Hackensack, Newark, Trenton, and New Brunswick in New Jersey.

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This position is ideal for a litigation attorney who thrives in high-stakes, socially impactful cases. The role involves managing constitutional and statutory rights disputes in both federal and state courts, collaborating with clients and experts, and shaping legal strategy from start to finish.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of civil rights litigation in federal and state forums

• Conduct thorough investigations of alleged constitutional violations

• Draft and argue pleadings, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs

• Manage all discovery, including depositions and document production

• Prepare witnesses, experts, and exhibits for trial

• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and appeals

• Offer strategic legal guidance on compliance with civil rights statutes

• Collaborate across internal teams and with external co-counsel

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Qualifications:

• 9+ years of litigation experience with a civil rights or constitutional law focus

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active admission to the New Jersey Bar or eligibility for prompt admission

• Proven courtroom and trial experience in complex matters

• Excellent legal research and writing capabilities

• Ability to handle multiple cases and manage deadlines

• Skilled in using legal research and e-discovery tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis, etc.)

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Firm Culture & Appeal:

This full-service firm is widely respected in New Jersey for its litigation depth, client commitment, and successful outcomes. Highlights include:

• Recognized by Super Lawyers among the Top 100 attorneys in the state

• Known for a diverse and inclusive work environment

• Strong internal mentorship and trial skill development

• Offices across New Jersey and Philadelphia to support a regional litigation network

• Competitive compensation and robust benefits, including 401(k) match and PTO

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• Direct lead on high-profile civil rights and constitutional cases

• Partner with nationally respected trial lawyers and experts

• Significant opportunity to influence policy and community justice

• Ideal for attorneys from boutique or nonprofit settings seeking broader support and resources

• This position rarely opens at this level

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