Associate / Attorney - Mid-Level Litigation Associate

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in New York, NY seeks a mid level Litigation Associate to join its national platform with strong handling of commercial disputes. You will work closely with trial lawyers, gain client exposure, and receive structured career development within a nationally recognized litigation practice.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of general commercial litigation experience, a NY license to practice, and a JD from a accredited law school.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of general commercial litigation experience in complex business disputes.
• Strong research and writing skills with a solid academic record.
• Current license to practice law in New York and a JD from an accredited law school.
• Experience litigating in New York state and federal courts, with large law firm training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day work on general commercial litigation matters in New York state and federal courts.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert witnesses, and participate in motion arguments and court conferences.
• Collaborate directly with partners and senior counsel, gaining client exposure and ownership of key workstreams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Client exposure

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a Chambers ranked national full service firm with recognized litigation strength seeking a mid level Litigation Associate to join its New York, NY office.

This platform offers direct access to sophisticated commercial disputes for major corporate clients, with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will work closely with experienced trial lawyers on high value matters, gaining direct partner access, clear visibility on progression, and strong support for long term career development within a nationally recognized litigation practice.

Company Highlights

• Join a Chambers and Legal 500 recognized Am Law ranked style national platform with respected litigation capabilities
• Handle sophisticated commercial disputes, class style matters, and complex business conflicts for significant corporate and financial clients
• Benefit from a broad full service national network with approximately 600 attorneys across multiple key US markets
• Work in a collaborative, mentorship focused culture that emphasizes teamwork, partner accessibility, and substantive associate responsibility
• Access structured training, professional development, and active pro bono and diversity initiatives that support long term advancement

The Role

• Manage day to day work on general commercial litigation matters in New York state and federal courts
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery requests, and discovery responses across a range of commercial disputesResearch complex legal issues and prepare high quality memoranda, briefs, and dispositive and procedural motions
• Take and defend depositions, including expert witnesses, and participate in motion arguments and court conferences
• Collaborate directly with partners and senior counsel, gaining client exposure and substantive ownership of key workstreams

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid level Litigation Associate with:

• 5 to 7 years of general commercial litigation experience in complex business disputes
• Proven experience handling pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and depositions in contested matters
• Current license to practice law in New York and a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Strong research and writing skills with a solid academic record from law school
• Experience litigating in New York state and federal courts, with large law firm training strongly preferred
• $250,000 to $280,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Eligibility for performance based bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and firm observed holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm sponsored options

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