Associate Attorney
Mullen Law Firm • Hoboken, NJ, US
Posted 8 hours ago
Associate Attorney Specializing In Defamation
Protect Reputations. Fight Back Against Online Attacks.
If you became an attorney to stand up for people when they’re being targeted, attacked, or publicly damaged — this is where that work happens.
We are a fast-growing defamation and internet law firm representing individuals, professionals, and businesses facing serious online harm — from cyberbullying to reputational attacks.
We are hiring an Associate Attorney who wants more than passive legal work. This role is for someone ready to take action. Not someday. Now.
Compensation
Base Salary: $80.00 to $120,000
Performance-based bonus structure
Clear path to increased compensation based on results and contribution
We reward output, ownership, and results.
Why This Role Matters
The clients we serve aren’t dealing with minor inconveniences.
They’re dealing with:
Damaged reputations
Lost opportunities
Public attacks that follow them everywhere
What we do directly impacts their lives, careers, and futures.
Why Join Us
Rapidly growing, specialized practice area
Meaningful, high-impact work
Direct client interaction and case ownership
Performance-driven environment — no bureaucracy
Opportunity to become a leader in a niche, in-demand field
If you want safe, predictable, and low-pressure — this isn’t it.
If you want to do work that matters, move fast, and build a reputation as someone who can handle complex, modern legal challenges — apply now.
Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining: Why this area of law matters to you — and why you’re the right person to do this work.
Serious applicants only.
What You’ll Do
Handle defamation and online harm cases from intake through resolution
Draft complaints, motions, and demand letters
Work directly with clients facing real reputational damage
Address matters involving:
Cyberbullying (school, college, sorority, fraternity)
Anonymous online attacks and harassment
Defamatory blog and forum content
Online reviews and business defamation
Dark web-related reputational issues
Privacy violations and First Amendment-related disputes
Develop case strategy and move matters forward aggressively
This is hands-on, meaningful legal work — not back-office support.
Who You Are
Licensed attorney in good standing
1–5 years of experience preferred (litigation or writing-heavy roles ideal)
Strong legal writer — clear, precise, persuasive
Comfortable handling sensitive, high-stakes client situations
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Able to manage multiple matters without losing focus
Driven to protect clients and hold bad actors accountable
Member of the New York and New Jersey bar. New Jersey bar alone will be considered
You don’t need to know everything about defamation law.
But you do need to be sharp, disciplined, and ready to learn fast.
Compensation
$80,000 - $120,000 yearly
We are a growing and dynamic firm practicing cutting-edge Social Media Law, Constitutional Law, Internet Defamation, Personal Injury, and Employment.
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