Senior Litigation Attorney
2 days ago
New York
A growing, sophisticated law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its expanding New York litigation practice. This role is ideal for a litigation professional who enjoys owning cases, developing strategy, and working directly with clients while collaborating with a highly experienced team. Responsibilities: • Lead and manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution, • Handle disputes involving real estate, construction, and other commercial sectors, • Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, • Take and defend depositions and oversee discovery strategy and execution, • Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and motion practice, • Develop case strategy and advise clients on risk, exposure, and resolution options, • Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation or court proceedings, • Oversee junior attorneys and contribute to team development, • J.D. from an accredited law school, • Active admission to the New York Bar (required), • New Jersey Bar admission is a plus, • 8 - 12 years of commercial litigation experience, • Strong background in complex commercial, real estate, or construction disputes, • Demonstrated experience managing cases independently and interacting directly with clients, • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, • Strategic thinker with the ability to drive case direction, • Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys, • Comfortable managing multiple active matters simultaneously, • High level of professionalism with a client-focused mindset, • Competitive base salary: $165,000 – $190,000 (depending on experience and portable business), • Performance-based bonus opportunities, • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO), • Business development and growth support