Jobs in Garfield, NJ

About Us

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, is a trial law firm dedicated to helping injured people get the justice they deserve. We have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, California, and Texas. We only represent people—not corporations. Our nationwide practice affords us the opportunity to make a difference on a broad scale, and we are looking for colleagues who share our passion.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Asbestos Attorney to join our growing and dedicated team. While responding to discovery demands, meeting with clients, and defending depositions will be an important aspect of this position, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience conducting corporate discovery, reviewing document productions, dealing with experts, and taking corporate and expert depositions relating to asbestos and talc litigation. This role will be based in our Midtown Manhattan office.

You Will:

• Oversee all aspects of asbestos-related cases, from initial client consultations to trial, ensuring the highest level of legal representation.
• Conduct thorough research on asbestos-related cases, including the history of talc sourcing and mines, scientific literature, and various sources of discovery.
• Collaborate with experts in fields such as occupational health, toxicology, and geology, and others to analyze and present compelling evidence.
• Remain updated on the latest developments in asbestos-related law, scientific research, and industry trends to provide the best legal counsel possible.
• Meet with clients to gather information about their asbestos/talc exposure history in order to maximize pursuit of liable parties.

You Have:

• Licensed to practice in the State of New York
• 5+ years of experience practicing asbestos litigation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of asbestos-related diseases, talc sourcing, mining operations, and the relevant scientific and legal aspects.
• Proven experience finding alternative sources of liability, as well as working closely with experts to develop a case and prepare it for trial.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan

Salary Range: $180,000-$200,000 per year

The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. It is not a guaranteed minimum/maximum.

A nationally recognized, midsize litigation firm is seeking a Team Lead Attorney for its Midtown Manhattan office. This is a fully in-office leadership role within a firm that is considered a leader in its space, with a founding partner who is a prominent national voice on the subject matter the firm exclusively handles.

This is not a traditional personal injury role, but it is PI-adjacent litigation involving high-impact, high-stakes civil matters. The work sits at the intersection of complex civil litigation and meaningful advocacy — truly the definition of doing well by doing good.

About the Role

The Team Lead Attorney will:

• Oversee and manage a docket of complex civil litigation matters
• Supervise and mentor associates and litigation staff
• Drive case strategy from intake through resolution or trial
• Handle depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
• Work closely with firm leadership on case development and growth of the NYC office
• Ensure strong organizational systems, deadline management, and case progression

This is a hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate is both a strong litigator and a steady team builder.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil litigation experience required
• Strong preference for plaintiff-side experience
• Additional strong preference for personal injury experience
• Significant deposition and motion practice experience
• Trial experience is a plus
• Experience managing or mentoring junior attorneys
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume docket
• Comfort working in a fully in-office, collaborative environment

Again, while the practice area is adjacent to personal injury, this is not a traditional auto/trucking/products PI position. The litigation is more specialized and mission-driven in nature.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $300,000+
• Annual performance bonuses typically ranging from $20,000–$50,000 (and can exceed that based on performance)
• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Fully in-office position in Midtown Manhattan

Why This Role

• Midsize national firm with strong infrastructure
• Leadership opportunity in a growing NYC office
• Work that is mission-driven and impactful
• Founding partner widely recognized as a leading national voice in the field
• Opportunity to build, mentor, and shape a team

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned civil litigator who wants meaningful work, leadership responsibility, and top-tier compensation within a firm that is both high-performing and purpose-driven.

A growing law firm in the Los Angeles-area, that is expanding into New York that specializes in complex litigation, including consumer and employment class and representative actions is seeking qualified attorneys.

The firm focuses on the prosecution of wage & hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters in both state and federal Courts across California and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of tens of thousands of employees and consumers in California.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with an established firm in state and federal plaintiffs-side class action litigation, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in a wide variety of industries.

All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Hiring Criteria:

· Licensed to practice law in California or New York.

· At least 5-10 years of experience in civil litigation, including experience with discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions preferred.

· Experience in defense work.

· Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation preferred.

· Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.

· The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, DOE, DOQ.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Our client, a well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a General Liability Associate to join their Philadelphia area team.

The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years of general liability defense experience (auto, premises liability, etc.). This is a partnership track position.

During training, this position is hybrid remote (2 days on site per week). After training, there is potential for the position to be primarily or fully remote.

Candidates should be admitted to practice in NJ. PA admission is preferred but not required.

Competitive base salary 120k to 150k, bonus, matching 401k and benefits.

The Center for Family Representation Inc. (CFR) is an award-winning, innovative law and policy organization that serves primarily Black and Brown families and youth in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island with an interdisciplinary legal defense model that serves more than 2400 clients every year. CFR was originally founded in 2002 to dramatically change the trajectory of indigent parents being prosecuted by the City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS). Our goal is to defend and protect our clients' rights, reduce the harm of family separation and prevent or minimize the time any child spends in the foster system.

CFR provides interdisciplinary family defense with a model that was unique at our founding and that is now being replicated nationally: we assign every client an attorney and a social work staff member, and teams have the support of parent advocates, who are parents with direct personal experience of having been investigated and prosecuted by ACS. CFR was the first agency in the country to integrate parents with lived experience into legal teams and now has 11 parent advocates working in all four of our family defense locations. CFR's Early Defense Practice represents parents during an ACS investigation (to avoid court involvement where possible). Our SCR Practice assists parents in clearing their names from state maltreatment records.

As an agency committed to securing justice for families, we built the Youth Defense Practice (YDP) to defend youth at risk of family separation through incarceration. YDP uses the same interdisciplinary model to represent youth being prosecuted in Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens in Juvenile Delinquency and Persons In Need of Supervision (PINS) proceedings in Family Court. CFR's Home for Good program provides legal and social work services to CFR clients in immigration, civil legal services and criminal defense matters, to afford clients an efficient and well-coordinated one-stop solution to a range of issues that threaten family stability.

Recognized as experts in our fields, we annually train over 500 practitioners in the city, state and around the country on strategies to promote family preservation and interdisciplinary representation, and we provide community based "Know Your Rights" presentations to parents, youth and service providers. We advocate at the city, state and national level for policies that reduce the harm of family separation, and promote parent engagement and justice for youth and families.

CFR has an immediate opening for a Staff Attorney in its Youth Defense Practice (YDP) in Manhattan.

Under the supervision and guidance of CFR's Youth Defense Supervisors, the Staff Attorney's core responsibilities will be to represent clients charged on juvenile delinquency (JD) matters and PINS petitions in Family Court .

The candidate will receive training on youth and family defense.

The candidate will work collaboratively with legal teams, composed of attorneys, social work staff, investigators, and paralegals (clients' legal teams may also involve staff from CFR's immigration or housing/public benefits units).

The position will be based out of the Manhattan family court.

The candidate should also expect to maintain new and evolving youth defense data in Case Management System and client legal notes; keep files up to date; keep additional data related to deliverables for private funders supporting the Youth Defense Practice, and/or to meet with prospective and current funders; and help to inform and grow CFR's Youth Defense Practice. This person may also participate in community based outreach and presentations for families whose youth are impacted by or are at risk of juvenile justice involvement.

The ideal candidate will enjoy the opportunity to wear multiple hats, learn a lot and enjoy working with teams.

Salary information:

$90,800/year for 3 years experience- $120,100/year for 15 years experience

Eligibility and Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position should be admitted to practice in New York State and ideally have at least 3 years of relevant legal experience (but not required).
• Candidates for this position do not need to have any direct experience working with children but candidates with some experience working in family and/or criminal court or other relevant legal experience will get preference.
• Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, or another language, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work as part of a team and a desire to share in both the exhilaration and challenges of a growing endeavor.

Apply:

Candidates should apply through CFR's Career Portal.

About Us

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, is a trial law firm dedicated to helping injured people get the justice they deserve. We have offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, California, and Texas. We only represent people—not corporations. Our nationwide practice affords us the opportunity to make a difference on a broad scale, and we are looking for colleagues who share our passion.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Asbestos Attorney to join our Midtown Manhattan office and support our experienced legal team. This is a full-time position in-person position. Some travel may be required. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a personal injury firm or the DA's office.

You Will:

• Manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases, from initial client consultations to trial, under the guidance of senior attorneys.
• Conduct depositions and discovery, write motions, and appear in court.
• Conduct thorough research on asbestos-related cases, including the history of talc sourcing and mines, scientific literature, and various sources of discovery.
• Collaborate with experts in fields such as occupational health, toxicology, and geology to analyze and present compelling evidence.
• Support senior attorneys in settlement negotiations with opposing parties, insurance companies, and other stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in asbestos-related law, scientific research, and industry trends to provide the best legal counsel possible.
• Meet with clients to gather information about their asbestos/talc exposure history.

You Have:

• At least 2 years of experience litigating personal injury cases.
• Active bar license.
• Licensed to practice in NY.

Nice to Have:

• Asbestos Litigation Experience Preferred.
• Understanding of asbestos litigation preferred.
• Experience in other types of litigation.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Commuter Transit Program
• Retirement Plan

The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Prominent national law firm is expanding and seeking a Litigation Attorney to join their growing Red Bank, New Jersey office. Option to work fully remote or hybrid.

Ideal candidate will have 3-10+ years of experience in ANY of these practice areas: General Liability, Construction Defect, NY Labor Law, Transportation, Coverage, Premises Liability, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Habitability, Tort, Professional Liability, Municipal, Medical Malpractice, Auto, Product Liability, Civil Litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned cases

• Handle cases from inception to conclusion

• Take and defend depositions

• Make court appearances

• Draft motions, pleadings and respond to discovery

Qualifications:

• 3-10+ years of litigation experience

• Licensed to practice and in good standing in NY.

• Trial and or trial prep experience

Base salary up to 210k + Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits Package+ Fully Remote or Hybrid

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A midsize law firm is seeking a Trusts & Estates Associate to join its established practice. This opportunity is available as temp-to-perm (ideal), temp only, or direct-hire perm for a highly experienced candidate.

About the Role:

The attorney will handle estate planning and administration matters with significant client contact and responsibility. We are looking for a self-starter who can balance leadership with collaboration while delivering superior client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft estate planning documents and implement wealth transfer strategies
• Asset protection planning and probate administration
• Prepare estate and gift tax returns
• Advise clients on estate planning and administration issues

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (LL.M. in Estate Planning or Tax a plus)
• Admission to the Bar (or ability to waive in)
• Experience in trusts & estates law; tax experience highly valued
• Strong organizational and client communication skills
• Collegial, team-oriented mindset with the ability to take initiative

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm (ideal), Temp, or Direct-Hire Perm (for senior candidates)