Opportunities

At McElroy Deutsch, we understand that each person plays a critical role in the overall success of the Firm.  As a result, we place tremendous emphasis on creating a supportive work environment that fosters both the professional and personal development of our employees.

We believe that people who look forward to coming to work are dedicated to great service. History has shown that clients respect this philosophy and value our work ethic. Below are current opportunities at the Firm. 

Legal

• Construction and Construction-Related Matters Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 3 years of experience handling construction and construction-related matters.  Bar admission in NY and/or NJ is required.  The attorney would be part of the Firm’s nationally recognized Construction and Surety Group, which has a diverse practice in contract claims, transactions, arbitration, and litigation in state and Federal jurisdictions.  Apply

• Construction and Surety Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 3 years of experience.  Bar admission in NY and/or NJ is required.  The attorney would be part of the Firm’s nationally recognized Construction and Surety Group, which has a diverse practice with an emphasis in contract claims, litigations and transactions.  Experience in some or all of these areas is not necessarily required. Apply

• Employee Benefits Attorney (partner or of counsel level) (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the employee benefits and executive compensation practice areas, with a particular focus on benefit plan design, modification, termination, and withdrawal issues, ERISA notice and reporting requirements, COBRA compliance, executive compensation agreements, and related Internal Revenue Code issues for the Firm’s Morristown, NJ office. Portable business strongly preferred. Apply

• General Litigation Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 2 years of experience handling commercial litigation and/or insurance defense for our Morristown, NJ office.  Apply

• General Litigation Attorney (PA) - Attorneys with a minimum of 2 years of experience handling commercial litigation and/or insurance defense for our Philadelphia, PA office.  Apply

• Insurance Litigation Attorney (CO) - Attorneys with a minimum of 3 years of experience handling insurance coverage and defense litigation with an emphasis on construction defect for our Greenwood Village, CO office. Salary range (annual) for the position is $110,000-$150,000.  Annual bonus at discretion of Firm. Eligible for health and dental benefits. Apply

• Labor & Employment Attorney (NJ) - Well established and highly rated Labor and Employment practice representing Management seeks attorneys with minimum of 2 years of experience in employment litigation, counseling, and traditional labor law (collective bargaining, labor arbitration, matters before the National Labor Relations Board and/or New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission) for the Firm’s Morristown, NJ office.  New Jersey Bar Admission required.  New York Bar Admission a plus.  Apply

• Litigation Attorney (CT) - Attorneys with a at least 4 years (or more) experience handling complex litigation for our Hartford, CT office.  Experience handling insurance defense matters a significant plus. Apply

• Litigation: Insurance Coverage, General Liability, and Commercial Liability Defense Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 5 years of experience handling the preparation and trial of insurance coverage and defense litigation in federal and state courts in New Jersey and New York for our Morristown, NJ office. New Jersey Bar Admission required.  Apply

• Tax Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 4 years of transactional experience in the areas of corporate and partnership tax for our Morristown, NJ office (hybrid schedule available). The ideal candidate would be able to provide tax advice with respect to corporate deal structures, tax planning, and compliance for business entities. The candidate should also have experience representing taxpayers in federal and state administrative tax disputes before the IRS, state departments of revenue, and in tax litigation in both federal and state courts.  LL.M. in Taxation required. Admission to New Jersey or New York bar preferred.  Apply

• Toxic Tort Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 2 years of general litigation experience handling toxic tort disputes, including asbestos and talc cases for our Morristown, NJ office. Apply

• Trusts & Estates (CT) - Attorneys with a minimum of 3 years of experience drafting wills and trusts, and handling estate administration matters in Connecticut. Apply

Administration

• Billing Coordinator (NJ) - McElroy Deutsch is seeking a full-time experienced billing coordinator in its Morristown, NJ office.  The successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ E-billing experience in a midsize law firm and a working knowledge of Aderant/CMS and/or Ebilling Hub or BillBlast.  Strong analytical, math and problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task are all required. Qualified candidates should forward resumes to our Human Resources Committee at @email.  No phone calls and no agencies please.

• Help Desk/Training Coordinator (NJ) - McElroy Deutsch is seeking a help desk coordinator responsible for level I help desk support and training in our Morristown, NJ office. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, customization, implementation and maintenance of applications. They will also work to identify the necessary technology skills for each segment of the firm’s user population, and will design and conduct comprehensive and concise training classes for firm employees. Click Here to read the full job description.

• Legal Assistant (NJ) - McElroy Deutsch is seeking a full-time legal assistant with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in its Morristown, NJ office. The successful candidate must have a professional demeanor and excellent communication and organization skills. The candidate must also be proficient in Microsoft Office. Qualified candidates should forward resumes to our Human Resources Committee at @email.  

• General Litigation Paralegal (NJ) to handle litigation matters for our Morristown, NJ office. Prior experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are highly preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Strong organizational skills; and

- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Manage high-volume case load;

- Draft pleadings and discovery;

- Interact with clients and other external parties;

- File documents with courts; and

- Perform administrative tasks as requested.

Qualified candidates should forward resumes to our Human Resources Committee at @email.  

• Litigation Paralegal (CT) with three (3) or more years of experience handling defense litigation matters or plaintiff’s personal injury matters for our Hartford, CT office. Candidates with bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are highly preferred, but not required. Qualified candidates should forward resumes to our Human Resources Committee at @email.  
• Litigation Paralegal (NJ) with five (5) or more years of experience handling lemon law, breach of warranty, and consumer law litigation matters for our Morristown, NJ office. Candidates with bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate are highly preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

- Strong oral and written communication skills;

- Strong organizational skills; and

- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Manage high-volume case load;

- Draft pleadings and discovery;

- Interact with clients and other external parties;

- File documents with courts; and

- Perform administrative tasks as requested.

Qualified candidates should forward resumes to our Human Resources Committee at @email.  

McElroy Deutsch offers competitive salary and bonus opportunities, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Qualified minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  EOE M/F/Disability/Vet