Jobs in Closter New Jersey

Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Hackensack, New Jersey (Hybrid)

Confidential Search

An established New Jersey business law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join its growing practice.

This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with significant autonomy in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The firm represents developers, investors, and business clients in a broad range of commercial real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial real estate transactions from contract through closing

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, and related transaction documents

• Manage acquisitions, dispositions, financing matters, and leasing transactions

• Work directly with clients and counterparties

• Manage deal workflow independently

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years of commercial real estate transactional experience preferred

• Ability to independently manage commercial real estate deals

• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and related transactions

• New Jersey Bar required

• New York Bar a plus

Compensation

Base salary $120,000 – $160,000, plus bonus, depending on experience and productivity.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking greater responsibility, direct client interaction, and partnership potential within a collegial and established practice.

Strictly confidential inquiries welcome.

Black Marjieh & Sanford is looking for our forward-thinking, collaborative, and creative law firm to round out our growing team of passionate and innovative attorneys. Our guiding principle is to foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment that inspires excellence.

We are looking for candidates with the following experience.

• Civil defense litigation lawyer or counsel experienced in the areas of Construction Law, including New York Labor Law, as well as Professional Liability.

• NEW YORK STATE BAR ADMISSION REQUIRED - NJ/Connecticut Dual Admission with NY Preferred (All applicants must be admitted and in good standing to practice law in NY.)

• Exceptional research, writing, organization, and client relations skills.

• Desire to be part of a growing, supportive, and enthusiastic team that achieves success together.

• Must be proficient in Outlook, Word, and time entry

• Volleyball, Karaoke and/or softball skills will be considered.

It's our people who drive us forward, and we are looking for someone who both meets our qualifications and comfortably fits our culture of caring deeply, continuously learning, respecting diverse perspectives, and having fun together while working hard. Candidates should think strategically and must work well as a team, as well as possess experience and skills in serving clients successfully.

• Competitive salary range of $90k - $130k and benefits package.
• Hybrid Work Location

WE ARE NOT UTILIZING THIRD-PARTY PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR THIS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.

Family Law Attorney – Hackensack, NJ

Join Offit Kurman's Growing Team!

Offit Kurman, a dynamic, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our Hackensack, NJ office. We are looking for a skilled professional with 2-10 years of experience handling family law matters.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in family law, including divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• New Jersey Bar admission required (dual NJ/NY Bar admission preferred).
• Commitment to providing high-quality service to middle-income and high-net-worth clients.

We are seeking a motivated land use associate attorney to join a highly respected boutique law firm's team near Paramus, NJ. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on experience with municipal land use, zoning, permitting, and administrative hearings in New Jersey, strong client-facing skills, and an ability to manage matter workflow efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients before planning boards, zoning boards of adjustment, and municipal agencies in New Jersey.
• Prepare and file applications, variances, site plan materials, and municipal permit packages.
• Draft and negotiate land use-related agreements, escrow/land development conditions, covenants, and consent orders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos on municipal land use statutes, local ordinances, and case law.
• Advise developers, property owners, municipalities, and institutional clients on compliance, due diligence, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare hearing materials, witness examinations, and legal arguments; present at hearings.
• Assist with land use litigation, municipal appeals, and administrative enforcement matters.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, surveyors, and other consultants; manage discovery and case/document organization.
• Maintain client communications and assist partners in business development and proposals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years practicing land use, zoning, municipal law, or closely related area.
• Admission to the New Jersey bar preferred; NJ bar-eligible candidates will be considered.
• Practical experience with planning/zoning board procedures, variances, site plans, and municipal permitting.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor, client-service orientation, and collaborative teamwork.
• Familiarity with local land use ordinances, the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), and relevant NJ case law preferred.

Job description:

Workers’ Compensation Attorney | The Law Office of Peter N. Davis & Associates

Lodi, NJ (Fully On-Site)

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000

Location: 72 Essex Street, Lodi, NJ

The Law Office of Peter N. Davis & Associates is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney to join our dynamic, client-focused legal team. If you’re a dedicated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in providing exceptional legal representation, we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct file review and provide comprehensive legal analysis of workers’ compensation claims
• Perform extensive legal research and draft client correspondence, discovery demands, summations, appeals, and appellate briefs
• Represent clients at pretrial hearings on a regular basis
• Prepare for and try cases
• Retain, work with, and evaluate expert witnesses

Requirements

• 3+ years of workers’ compensation experience (experience in additional practice areas is a plus)
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Can speak Spanish (Not Required)
• Licensed to practice in New Jersey (additional state admissions a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload with a strong work ethic
• Reliability in responding promptly to email and phone communications
• Exceptional client interaction skills and a professional telephone manner

Why Join Our Firm?

At Peter N. Davis & Associates, you’ll be part of a reputable, supportive, and highly skilled team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. We offer a professional environment where your expertise and hard work are valued and rewarded.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years of experience practicing workers’ compensation law?
• Are you currently licensed to practice law in the state of New Jersey?
• What personal injury law firms in New Jersey have you worked for and for how long?

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lodi, NJ 07644 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Mid-size national civil litigation and insurance defense firm seeking to hire a 5+ year Legal Secretary and a 3+ year Junior Secretary, who works well individually and as part of a legal team, and is willing to go above and beyond to successfully meet the unique needs of our firm.

We are looking for a reliable, energetic, well-organized Legal Secretary and Junior Secretary to support our partner-level lawyers.

Must be detail oriented, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic, team oriented, and able to commute to our office.

Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Minimum of 3+ years of previous Insurance Defense experience in a law firm required.

Position Requirements

· At least 3+ years of experience in litigation in either New York or New Jersey courts, experience with both is a plus.

· Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, be detail oriented, hard-working, enthusiastic, and team oriented.

· Excellent communication skills, typing skills, computer skills and interpersonal skills and professional appearance.

· Active knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and deadlines in New Jersey and New York.

· Be familiar with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel

The firm also offers a full benefits package including:

• Medical,
• Dental,
• Vision,
• Long-term disability,
• Life insurance,
• Industry leading technology,
• 401k,
• Bar dues,
• CLE expenses,
• Robust marketing department,
• Dedicated internal IT department.

Please send your resume with salary requirement. Confidentiality in all discussions and negotiations will be maintained.

Commercial Litigation Attorney (Westchester County, NY – In Office)

A fast-growing, highly respected litigation boutique in Westchester County, is looking to add a Commercial Litigation Attorney to its team. This is a unique opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-profile matters in a collaborative, small-firm environment, without the daily Manhattan commute. You’ll handle complex commercial and business litigation matters in both state and federal court, with meaningful responsibility, direct partner access, and real courtroom exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial/business litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, including motions to dismiss and summary judgment
• Conduct legal research, fact investigation, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings and trials
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on case strategy

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Admitted to the New York Bar (additional jurisdictions a plus)
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong oral advocacy and comfort in court
• Stable employment history (no frequent job changes)

Compensation & Details

• $150K–$200K base + mid-year/year-end bonus + profit sharing
• Billable target: 1,800–2,000 hours
• Full-time, in-office

Why our client:

• A transparent, entrepreneurial culture
• Exposure to diverse, high-level matters
• Client development opportunities
• Shorter commute and improved work-life balance compared to NYC
• Direct mentorship from partners and hands-on experience

We are an equal-opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Civil Trial Attorney | Hackensack, NJ | Hybrid | $120K–$160K

For litigators who want real courtroom exposure and the opportunity to try cases.

A respected New Jersey litigation firm is seeking a Civil Trial Attorney to join its insurance defense litigation team in Hackensack.

This opportunity offers hands-on litigation work and the chance to actively develop as a trial lawyer. Attorneys in this role manage cases from inception through resolution, take and defend depositions, argue substantive motions, and participate directly in arbitrations and trials.

Lawyers who are building trial experience will have the opportunity to second-chair cases and work closely with seasoned litigators who are actively involved in mentoring and developing courtroom talent.

The firm has built a strong reputation within the New Jersey litigation community and offers a collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction.

This role tends to attract litigators who enjoy advocacy and want to spend time in the courtroom, not just managing discovery. Attorneys from insurance defense, plaintiff personal injury, or prosecutorial backgrounds often transition well into the practice.

Location: Hackensack, NJ (Hybrid)

Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 + bonus + full benefits

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

If you would like to learn more, please apply.

Job Title: Lead Technical Trainer/ Writer

Job Category: Direct FLSA: Exempt

Reports To: Manager, Technical Manuals and Training Dept: Technical Publications

Salary Range 85k to 111k

Kawasaki Rail Car - Yonkers, NY

Job Description:

Leads Kawasaki training efforts in the field, including:

Drafts training materials based on vendor data, draft manuals and on-car observation

Verifies that all applicable FRA requirements are fulfilled, including those under

49CFR 238.109.

Proofreads and edits vendor documents to ensure Training Materials are complete

and up-to-date.

When multiple KRC Instructors are used in a given course, the Lead Instructor will

clearly delineate the specific area(s) of responsibility for each person.

The Lead Technical Trainer will be responsible for all logistical requirements,

including the necessity to have support personnel in place at a given time, with all

required tools and consumables.

Ensures vendors and subcontractors maintain quality requirements by closely

observing vendor classroom activities.

Delivers KRC training classes including familiarization, FRA requirements,

subsystem integration and interface.

Provides consistent point-of-contact between KRC, vendors and the Authority.

Writes letters to KHI, vendors and Authorities as directed.

Coordinates Training classes at Authority sites.

Verifies proper documentation and equipment are available at the site.

Contacts Engineering Department technical personnel to get answers to participant's

questions..

Updates and ensures all contract Training Deliverables are turned over to the

Authority at the required time.

Assists in designing the course curricula and working schedules for new contracts.

Presents written evaluations of course and Instructor effectiveness after each course.

Assists Manager of Training and Manuals and Assistant Manager of Training with

staff. Development.

Education:

BA or BS degree required.

Formal technical training (i.e. Military Electronic Courses) a plus.

Qualifications:

Minimum, five (5) years experience conducting technical training. Prior rail car

experience strongly preferred.

Flexible approach to problem solving in the field.

Able to travel a minimum of 20%.

Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Adobe FrameMaker and/or Vector

graphics (CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD) experience a plus.

Insurance Management Associate

New York City, Remote

Salary to $160K plus benefits

Our client is an insurance firm, who are now expanding their offices and now searching for an experienced risk management professional, who could have an interest to work for an insurance risk management firm to assist in driving the growth of the business.

Duties Include:

• Monitor investigations, reviewing insurance policies, analysis of statistical data related to providing all aspects of compliance or risk management for commercial lines, marketing, underwriting, audits, new coverage initiatives, underwriting issues, broker liaison, improving internal policies and procedures as well as presenting to smaller groups of professionals
• Manage national clients related to property and casualty and liaising with brokers
• Manage risk management process from start to finish
• Troubleshoot all settlements, fraud, subrogation, liens and resolutions related risk
• Assist with implementation of new policies and procedures for clients
• Work under little supervision
• Manage target budgets and minimizing risk of financial loss to the company.

Candidate Should Possess:

• At least 8 years+ of property and casualty insurance sector, working for a broker, consulting or law firm
• CPCU or ARM certification is helpful
• Strong written and verbal skills with above average computer skills
• Experienced in contract reviews/revisions and negotiating with brokers
• Comfortable to work in a smaller team-oriented environment
• Strong adherence to new policies and procedures directed by senior management.

This is a great opportunity for an insurance professional, looking for a quality of work/life balance, working with a great group of professionals. The company likes to promote from within and there is extensive ongoing training and career progression. Should you feel you meet the above criteria, please send a detailed cover letter (stating current salary and salary expectations) to:

Paul Feeney

Managing Director

Sanford Rose Associates – Wayne