Associate Attorney
2 days ago
New York
Job Title: Commercial Litigation Associate Job Type: Hybrid Location: New York, NY United States Employment Type: Full Time Key Responsibilities • Handle all phases of sophisticated commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution., • Conduct legal research and draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation-related documents., • Manage discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, reviewing productions, and preparing discovery motions., • Prepare for and participate in court appearances, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials as needed., • Develop case strategies and provide thoughtful legal analysis to support complex litigation matters., • Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys on case development, litigation strategy, and client counseling., • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third-party stakeholders., • Analyze complex factual, legal, and procedural issues and provide practical, strategic recommendations., • Maintain high standards of written and oral advocacy in all client and court-facing work., • Manage multiple active matters while meeting deadlines and delivering exceptional client service., • Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment within the New York office., • Stay current on developments in commercial litigation law and applicable procedural rules in New York and relevant jurisdictions. Qualifications • Must Have experience with Top Tier law Firm, • J.D. from an accredited law school., • Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing., • Minimum of 4+ years of litigation experience at a law firm., • Strong experience with commercial litigation and civil litigation matters., • Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills., • Experience handling motion practice, depositions, and discovery independently., • Familiarity with New York state and federal court procedures., • Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment., • Strong organizational and case management skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment. Preferred Experience • Experience with complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, construction litigation, or professional liability matters., • Prior courtroom, arbitration, or trial experience., • Experience managing junior associates or litigation support teams., • Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills., • Federal court experience preferred., • Practice Areas, • Commercial Litigation, • Business Litigation, • Construction Litigation, • Insurance Coverage Litigation, • Professional Liability, • Employment Litigation, • Contract Disputes, • Appellate Practice Compensation & Benefits • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience., • Performance-based bonus opportunities., • Medical, dental, and vision insurance., • 401(k) retirement plan., • Paid time off and firm holidays., • CLE and professional development support., • Hybrid work flexibility., • Collaborative and professional work environment.