Legal Jobs in Mount Laurel, NJ

Job ID: 408118

Practice area:- Bankruptcy - Creditors Rights,Bankruptcy - Litigation,Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side),Litigation - Real Estate - Defense,Real Estate - Foreclosure (Litigation)

Associate Attorney (2–6 Years) – Creditors’ Rights, Foreclosure & Bankruptcy Litigation | Westmont, NJ

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A top-tier law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney in Westmont, NJ to handle creditors’ rights, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and real estate defense matters. Join a respected lender-side practice with strong training, courtroom exposure, and long-term partner-track position potential.

This law firm was founded over four decades ago to represent banks, mortgage lenders, and financial institutions. Their areas of practice include foreclosure, litigation, REO services, title claim services, evictions, and loss mitigation. Their offices are located in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, DC, and Delaware.

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A respected law firm with a long-standing reputation in creditors’ rights, foreclosure, and mortgage-related litigation is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Westmont, New Jersey office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants substantial case responsibility, direct client interaction, and hands-on experience serving mortgage lenders and financial institutions in a fast-paced practice. For candidates pursuing Westmont legal jobs and New Jersey legal jobs, this role offers a strong platform for long-term growth.

This Associate Attorney opportunity stands out for its mix of foreclosure litigation, bankruptcy-related matters, real estate defense work, and lender-side representation. Attorneys in this role will manage an active caseload, appear in court, and work closely with clients on practical legal solutions. This opportunity is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this level for candidates seeking a partner-track position in a specialized financial services litigation practice.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize a high-volume caseload involving creditors’ rights, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and related real estate litigation

• Draft, review, and revise pleadings to ensure compliance with applicable laws, court rules, and regulatory requirements

• Attend hearings, status conferences, and other court appearances on behalf of clients

• Represent mortgage lenders and financial institutions in lender-side litigation matters

• Interact directly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members regarding case strategy and status

• Provide practical and creative solutions to complex legal and procedural issues

• Support matters involving title, bankruptcy, foreclosure, mortgage banking, and related disputes

• Maintain strong communication and organization across multiple active files and deadlines

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Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience as an Associate Attorney, Litigation Associate Attorney, or similar role preferred

• Juris Doctorate required

• Member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar required

• Admission to the Delaware Bar or Pennsylvania Bar is a plus

• Experience with title, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditors’ rights, and/or mortgage banking is a plus

• Strong case management and organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to manage a large caseload in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong analytical judgment and ability to provide innovative legal solutions

• Client-service mindset and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a well-established law firm known for representing banks, mortgage lenders, and financial institutions across a broad range of foreclosure, litigation, REO, title claim, eviction, and loss mitigation matters. The practice is especially attractive to attorneys who want focused lender-side experience, courtroom responsibility, and the chance to build deep subject-matter knowledge in a stable and growing niche. Candidates seeking Westmont legal jobs will appreciate the firm’s specialized platform and long-standing market presence.

The firm also offers an appealing professional environment that combines practical training with a collegial office culture. A casual atmosphere, free parking, and the possibility of remote and/or hybrid positions after training help support long-term retention and attorney development. For an attorney seeking a partner-track position, this role offers a strong opportunity to grow within a respected creditors’ rights and foreclosure litigation practice.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to build a specialized practice in creditors’ rights, bankruptcy litigation, lender-side foreclosure, and real estate defense

• Direct representation of mortgage lenders and financial institutions in high-volume, substantive matters

• Strong courtroom exposure through hearings and status conferences

• Excellent fit for attorneys seeking to move from general practice into a focused financial services litigation platform

• Opportunity for remote and/or hybrid positions post-training, as available

• Rare opening for a partner-track position in Westmont legal jobs within an established lender-side practice

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Benefits

• Free parking and casual office atmosphere

• Remote and/or hybrid positions may be offered post-training

• Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 5 personal emergency days, and 6 holidays

• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, vision, dental, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

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The Senior Corporate Paralegal will support a busy and fast-paced Corporate Practice Group within a regional law firm. This position is responsible for preparing, filing, and managing a wide range of corporate governance documents, supporting corporate transactions, and coordinating due diligence and closings. The role is essential to maintaining efficient operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and delivering high-quality support to attorneys and clients. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with extensive corporate paralegal experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and file business entity documents for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, including formation documents, amendments, board minutes, actions by consent, operating agreements, and name changes.
• Maintain, update, and organize corporate minute books and electronic corporate records.
• Prepare due diligence documentation and assist with corporate and real estate closings, including document organization, proofreading, tracking, and final execution.
• Support corporate transactions and assist with preparing documents required for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and internal corporate governance.
• Prepare summaries for disclosure documents and coordinate execution of closing materials.
• Conduct UCC and other corporate searches and prepare related filings, including federal regulatory filings.
• Prepare and file annual reports for various business entities.
• Perform regulatory and legal research related to corporate governance and related matters.
• Utilize and support the firm’s legal technology tools, including billing systems, document management platforms, electronic records systems, and AI-based applications.
• Assist with evaluating and implementing additional legal technology solutions as needed.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
• Minimum of 10 years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally within a mid-size or large law firm or corporate legal department.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex corporate matters and transactions.

Special Requirements

• Strong proficiency with corporate filing systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documentation for corporate entities.
• Ability to support filings across multiple jurisdictions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software platforms.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, business entity structures, and regulatory filings.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong proofreading skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong customer service orientation and a professional demeanor.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Additional Desired Characteristics

• Experience with electronic corporate records management and legal technology implementations.
• Familiarity with workflow automation or AI-enhanced legal tools.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established civil litigation defense team with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships
• Handle sophisticated matters across insurance defense, product liability, trucking and transportation, premises liability, construction defect, employment, professional liability, and more
• Get meaningful hands-on litigation experience with strong mentorship and real growth potential
• Work in a collaborative environment that values strong writing, solid judgment, and professional development
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that offers both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility

Location: Hybrid role based in either Philadelphia, PA or Cherry Hill, NJ, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Note: Must be licensed in the state of the office you would join. For Philadelphia, candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience. For Cherry Hill, candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience are encouraged to apply. No relocation package is offered.

About Us

We are a respected civil litigation firm with a broad and sophisticated defense practice spanning local, regional, and national matters. Our team represents insurers, corporations, municipalities, and other clients in complex litigation across a wide variety of claims. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Analyze records, investigate claims, and develop case strategy
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Manage deadlines and caseload responsibilities in a fast-paced defense practice
• Contribute to matters involving insurance defense, trucking and transportation, product liability, premises liability, toxic tort, construction liability, employment, professional liability, and related litigation

Qualifications

• Active PA Bar for Philadelphia or active NJ Bar for Cherry Hill
• Philadelphia candidates should have 3+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Cherry Hill candidates may have 0 to 2 years of experience
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Solid academic and employment credentials
• Writing sample required
• Dual PA and NJ admission is a plus
• Insurance defense or civil litigation experience is preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Broad litigation exposure with sophisticated defense work
• Strong platform for early and mid-level attorneys to build courtroom and case management skills
• Stable, respected firm with established clients and steady workflow
• Hybrid flexibility with a professional, team-oriented culture
• Clear opportunity to deepen your litigation experience and grow long term

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

The staff counsel office of Plymouth Rock Management Company of New Jersey located in Parsippany, Woodbridge, or Mt Laurel NJ seeks a full-time attorney with an insurance defense background to handle New Jersey No Fault PIP litigation.

The senior attorney would be responsible for handling New Jersey PIP cases filed in Forthright. The position would require the Attorney to conduct Examinations Under Oath and attend arbitrations. The candidate must be organized, a team player, and able to handle a high volume of files and virtual appearances.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle all aspects of a high volume pending of 250 or more cases.
• Conduct Examinations Under Oath.
• Attend arbitrations.
• Prepare PIP arbitration submissions and upload same to Forthright.
• Input and maintain information into case management system and ensure data integrity.
• Provides legal research, legal advice and direction to Claims.
• Handle special projects as the need arises.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fully licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
• New York Bar admission is a plus but not required.
• Possesses at least five years’ relevant PIP experience.
• Possesses an ability to analyze arbitration assignments referred from Claims and prepare action plans that address legal issues and defenses.
• Possesses excellent knowledge of NJ No Fault Arbitration rules.
• Possesses an aptitude to work independently in making decisions, in file handling and communicating those decisions to the proper parties.
• Must be able to work in a paperless environment.
• Possesses strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook.

SALARY RANGE

The pay range for this position is $107,00 to $151,000 annually. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including employee knowledge and experience, role scope, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off, 8 paid national holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays
• Low cost and excellent coverage health insurance options that start on Day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
• Annual 401(k) Employer Contribution
• Free onsite gym and health center at our Woodbridge Location
• Resources to promote Professional Development (LinkedIn Learning and licensure assistance)
• Robust health and wellness program and fitness reimbursements
• Various Paid Family leave options including Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent”.

Hill Wallack LLP is seeking a Foreclosure Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years of experience handling foreclosure matters. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing foreclosure files from referral through conclusion and will be comfortable working in a deadline-driven legal environment.

This position is suited for a detail-oriented professional who can work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage foreclosure matters from referral through final resolution
• Order and review title reports
• Obtain payoff statements and prepare deed assignments
• Draft correspondence and legal documents
• Prepare and process foreclosure pleadings
• Monitor and meet sensitive court deadlines
• Provide status updates and communicate effectively with clients
• E-file pleadings with the court
• Maintain organized case files and case tracking systems

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal in foreclosure and creditors’ rights
• Experience managing foreclosure files independently
• Knowledge of court procedures and e-filing systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong administrative skills, including accurate typing, proofreading, spelling, and grammar
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LPS and Tempo
• Experience in a law firm environment handling high-volume matters

Well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a medical malpractice attorney to join their Cherry Hill, NJ team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 30+ years of medical malpractice or civil defense litigation experience.

In this position, the attorney will manage their own case files. Trial experience is welcome but not required.

This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Competitive base salary 95k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

Who we are…

Burns White’s Healthcare Litigation Department is a growing and dynamic practice focused on the representation of long-term healthcare providers, and the defense of medical malpractice and professional liability claims. Our reputation is unmatched. We are hard working with a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie. It’s true that our work can be demanding at times – but it is rewarding and challenging. Mentoring is important to us, and there is tremendous opportunity for team members at all levels to do substantive work. We are committed to diversity and are honored to have achieved the Mansfield Rule Certification. We are a well-established and high-functioning team of attorneys, nurses, paralegals, assistants, and trial technologists. We take client service very seriously, but our environment is casual and flexible. With us, you will work hard, learn, grow, and have fun in the process.

What sets us apart…

We are able to offer unique opportunities to attorneys who are just starting out, at mid-level, or seasoned. Excellent training is provided by experienced senior attorneys and through daily peer interactions. With a growing book of business and heavy trial schedule, attorneys have opportunities to take on a level of responsibility not often available at other firms. There is room for advancement, too, as the team is seeking to identify and develop future leaders.

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have 0-3 years of litigation experience and prior experience with medical malpractice defense and/or insurance defense cases is a plus.
• Candidates must be licensed to practice in NJ.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong research and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are prerequisites.
• Candidates must be self-starters with the ability to work individually and in teams.

What we offer…

• Challenging, complex work that will make you a better litigator
• Opportunities to interact with clients and be part of a team that actually goes to trial
• Real prospects to grow, lead, take on responsibility, and advance
• A collegial, collaborative work environment that values teamwork and effort
• Exceptional benefits, competitive salary, and flexibility

Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:

• Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
• Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
• Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
• 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
• Free or subsidized parking depending on location
• Pet insurance and Accident insurance
• Bar membership and CLE expense reimbursement
• Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning

The salary range for attorney positions is $90,000 – 180,000 based on position, length and applicability of experience, scope of responsibility, and ability to bring or potential to expand business.

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Well-regarded regional defense litigation firm is seeking a general liability attorney to join their Cherry Hill, NJ team. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 30+ years of general liability or insurance defense experience.

In this position, the attorney will manage their own case files. Trial experience is welcome but not required.

This position is hybrid remote, 2 days remote, 3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Competitive base salary 95k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

Workers Compensation Attorney

Location: Mt Laurel, NJ (Hybrid)

Compensation: $120,000 – $180,000+ Bonuses

Schedule: Hybrid | TUE/WED/THURS in office

Billable Requirement: 2000 hours

A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing team in Mt Laurel, New Jersey. This role offers an opportunity to work with an established workers’ compensation defense practice while handling a strong and consistent caseload.

The firm provides a collaborative environment, strong litigation support, and long-term career growth for attorneys looking to expand their workers’ compensation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle workers’ compensation defense matters from assignment through resolution

• Represent clients in hearings, depositions, and settlement negotiations

• Manage case files, discovery, and litigation strategy

• Communicate with clients, adjusters, and opposing counsel

• Prepare pleadings, motions, and legal documentation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of New Jersey workers’ compensation experience

• Active New Jersey Bar admission required

• Ability to independently manage a caseload

• Strong litigation, negotiation, and case management skills

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.