Jobs in Union, NJ

NOTE: This position must be performed in Washington, DC so relocation to Washington, DC will be required.

Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $75,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply to view full details and eligibility of this recruitment incentive.

At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.

Duties

During the course of their careers, Secret Service Police carry out assignments in protection. Duties include:

• Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
• Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at referral. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.
• Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.
• Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.
• Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded New Jersey law firm with a nationally recognized property tax practice
• Handle sophisticated commercial property tax appeals for institutional and high-value clients
• Work on matters involving major financial institutions, REITs, developers, and large property owners
• Stable, established firm with decades of success and a strong reputation in the market
• Competitive compensation with long-term growth and professional development

Location

On-site in Livingston, New Jersey — modern office setting with a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Note

This role is fully on-site and requires prior commercial property tax appeal experience and New Jersey bar admission

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established New Jersey law firm known for excellence in real property tax appeals, complex litigation, and high-stakes matters. With a long track record of delivering results for sophisticated clients, the firm combines the depth and sophistication of a large firm with a personalized, relationship-driven approach. Their property tax practice is nationally active and continues to expand.

Job Description

• Handle all aspects of commercial property tax appeals from inception through resolution
• Represent institutional clients including REITs, developers, financial institutions, and large property owners
• Analyze valuation data, financial records, and assessment methodologies
• Draft pleadings, motions, and written submissions
• Communicate directly with clients and taxing authorities
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial property tax appeal experience
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial data review
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Highly respected practice with meaningful, complex work
• Collegial culture that values collaboration and excellence
• Long-term stability with growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Work directly with experienced, well-regarded attorneys

JPC-556

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Our client provides the highest caliber legal expertise to its clients and a collaborative team-oriented environment for its attorneys. Our client believes that a good work/life balance enables it to provide excellent legal service over the long-term. They have built a modern firm based on the belief that a healthy life outside the office supports a positive and rewarding legal career and forms the foundation of a lasting firm culture with committed attorneys. They have been consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey and intend to continue to support their clients and their attorneys as a family.

Our client seeking an Associate with 4 to 8 years of experience to join their Commercial Litigation practice group. Their firm’s litigation group represents global, national, and regional banks and financial institutions, and has a broad, cutting-edge, and cross-functional litigation practice which seeks a candidate with experience across the litigation spectrum (e.g., corporate fiduciaries, contract disputes, banking transactions, mortgage loan and real estate transactions, business torts and trusts and estates litigation). Federal court or appellate court clerkship experience would be a plus. Primary responsibilities include researching and drafting motions and briefs, participating in all aspects of discovery, and case/client management. Deposition, hearing and trial experience are beneficial.

• Admitted in New Jersey and New York
• 4 to 8 years of litigation experience
• Experience drafting a variety of pleadings
• Experience effectively taking and defending depositions
• Manage a workload of multiple clients and competing deadlines
• Commitment to advancing representation toward client-desired outcome and exceeding client needs/expectations in an effective manner
• Experience communicating orally and in writing with clients, experts, witnesses, opposing counsel and judges
• Excellent analytical ability and writing skills
• Ability to articulate legal concepts, problems and solutions in a persuasive, poised manner
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, judges, consultants, court staff and all internal staff.

*****MUST HAVE AMLAW TOP 200 EXPERIENCE

The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits offered for this position include health care; vision; dental; retirement benefits; unlimited paid time off; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Collections Attorney – Newark

Our client is a full-service commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida.

Position Overview

We are seeking and In-House Collections Attorney who will work closely with the Firm’s General Counsel and finance team to address the full lifecycle of collections, from client outreach through to litigation when needed. This includes evaluating current receivables, initiating communications, and determining the appropriate steps to collect on outstanding receivables, including letters, settlement offers, formal litigation and post-judgment collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Review outstanding client receivables and payment histories.
• Assess and prioritize accounts based on legal and financial considerations.
• Initiate and manage direct client communications regarding overdue invoices.
• Draft and send letters, negotiate pre-litigation settlements/payment plans.
• Prepare, commence and be responsible for collection litigation through trial.
• Handle post-judgment collection proceedings.
• Collaborate with the finance department, COO, and attorneys to implement tailored collection strategies aligned with client relationships.
• Provide detailed updates and reporting.
• Maintain documentation and ensure all collection efforts are compliant with applicable laws and ethical rules.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted in both New Jersey and New York (required).
• 3-6 years of experience in collections, debt recovery or a similar legal field.
• Proven ability to manage the full collections process from initial outreach to post-judgment collection.
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal collections laws.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with finance or billing teams is a plus.

Work Schedule & Flexibility

• Full-time preferred, but we are open to considering a reduced schedule (3–4 days/week) for the right candidate.
• Hybrid work environment: Full-time employees are expected to work at least 3 days per week in-office.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and other firm-sponsored benefits and perks.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work closely with an experienced and supportive legal team dedicated to helping clients across multiple practice areas.
• Gain valuable, hands-on experience in immigration, criminal defense, family law, and personal injury.
• Receive on-the-job training and mentorship to strengthen your courtroom and client management skills.
• Enjoy competitive compensation with a 401(k) retirement plan and growth potential.

Location

On-site position at the Newark, NJ office — work directly alongside a collaborative team in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Note

The qualified candidate must have an active New Jersey Bar license (relocation assistance available) and be bilingual in Spanish.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected law firm based in Newark, NJ, specializing in immigration law, criminal defense, and a range of other legal services including family law and personal injury. Known for their personalized legal strategies and reputation for excellence, they foster a collaborative, client-centered atmosphere where attorneys can grow and make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

• Represent clients in immigration, criminal defense, traffic, and occasionally family law and personal injury cases.
• Handle daily court appearances (often virtual) and manage a varied caseload.
• Conduct client intakes, consultations, and maintain open communication throughout the case.
• Review and manage discovery, case files, and related documentation.
• Draft and file legal complaints and obtain necessary records, such as medical documents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure comprehensive case handling.
• Participate in training and development programs to advance your legal expertise.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in New Jersey (relocation assistance available)
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This position offers the chance to work in a supportive, tight-knit law firm where collaboration and professional growth are highly valued. You’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of law while working closely with experienced attorneys who are committed to mentorship and teamwork.

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days per week at the Newark, NJ office.

JPC-183

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500+ lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling Coverage matters to join our growing Newark, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years’ experience and is licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and New York states. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Our insurance coverage team members are advisors and advocates for over two dozen carriers throughout the country including major national carriers such as Allianz, Argo, Fidelity National, Hartford, Travelers, Nationwide, Colony and the Berkley Companies.

Responsibilities:

· Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy

· Prepare and respond to discovery

· Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings

· Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.

· Build relationships with clients

· Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Requirements:

· Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

· In good standing and able to practice law in the states of New Jersey and New York

· Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.

· Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals

· Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive.

· Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.

· Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours goals.

· Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

· Detail oriented, organized and effective.

· Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff.

· Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook.

· Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a plus.

What we offer:

· Competitive compensation.

· Opportunity for growth and advancement within the Firm.

· Speaking and writing opportunities.

· Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision.

· Bar expenses paid by Firm.

· HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and dependents.

· 401K Plan.

· Company provided life insurance up to $150k.

· Company paid long-term disability coverage.

· Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives.

· Regular, firmwide socials and events.

· Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.