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

• Bankruptcy Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with litigation and complex bankruptcy experience for the Firm’s Morristown, NJ office. New Jersey bar admission required, New York bar admission a plus. Apply
• Bankruptcy Attorney (DE) - Attorneys with litigation and complex bankruptcy experience for the Firm’s Wilmington, DE office. Admission in New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania a plus. Apply
• Commercial Litigation Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 2 years of commercial litigation experience for the Firm’s Morristown, NJ office. Candidate must have strong writing skills and experience handling commercial litigation pending in state and federal courts. New Jersey bar admission required, New York bar admission a plus. Apply
• Commercial Litigation Attorney (NY) - Attorneys with a minimum of 2 years of commercial litigation experience for the Firm’s New York, NY office. Candidate must have strong writing skills and experience handling commercial litigation pending in state and federal courts. New York bar admission required, New Jersey bar admission a plus. Salary range for this position: $122,000 - $135,000. Apply
• Construction Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with experience handling construction and construction-related matters for the Firm’s Morristown, NJ office.  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 & Surety Attorney (FL) - Attorneys with experience handling construction and surety matters for the Firm’s Tampa, FL office.  Bar admission in Florida 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
• 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
• 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 and Insurance Coverage Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with a minimum of 3 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, New York bar admission a plus. Apply
• Litigation Attorney (CT) - Attorneys with 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 (NY) - Attorneys with a minimum of 2 of experience handling the preparation and trial of insurance coverage and defense litigation in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey for the Firm’s New York, NY office. New York bar admission required, New Jersey bar admission a plus. Salary range for this position: $122,000 - $135,000. Apply
• Surety Attorney (NJ) - Attorneys with experience handling surety matters for the Firm’s Morristown, NJ office.  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
• 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 Attorney (CT) - Attorneys with a minimum of 3 years of experience drafting wills and trusts, and handling estate administration matters in Connecticut. Salary range for this position: $105,000 - $140,000. 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.

• Controller (NJ) - The Firm is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the operations of the Firm’s Accounting Department, which includes billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll in its Morristown, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant with a strong background in the legal industry. The Controller will be responsible for leading the daily finance operations of the Firm, including, but not limited to, preparing budgets, forecasts and financial statements, report generation and presentation to the Partnership, implementing and maintaining internal controls to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices, oversight of monthly close, and coordinating with the Firm’s outside accountants and auditors. Experience working at or with a large law firm (100+ attorneys) is required.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance;

  • CPA Certification required;

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Finance and Accounting;

  • Superior attention to detail; and

  • Strong organization and communication skills.

Qualified candidates please Apply.  

• Legal Assistant (CT) - McElroy Deutsch is seeking a full-time legal assistant with a minimum of three (3) years of legal experience for the estate planning and estate administration practice in its Hartford, CT office. Salary range for this position: $60,000 to $83,000. 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.  
• 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 Apply

• 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. Apply
• Trusts and Estates Paralegal (NJ) - Our transactional group seeks a trusts and estates paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of experience in probate, estate administration, New Jersey Inheritance Tax return and U.S. Form 706 Estate Tax Return preparation using tax preparation software for our Morristown, NJ office. Candidate should also have experience in preparing and filing probate applications and corresponding with the Surrogate’s Court to qualify executors and testamentary trustees. Candidate should be a self-starter with experience in valuation of estate assets and the preparation of fiduciary accountings and receipt and refunding bonds. Candidate must have experience in use of Word, Excel, and GEMS or similar tax preparation software. Full-time position preferred but part-time will be considered. Apply

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