Business Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Business Litigation Associate in Rochester, NY, with 4 to 6 years of experience in business litigation law. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage complex disputes independently while ensuring quality work in a fast-paced environment.

This role includes responsibilities such as drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and supervising junior staff. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) and strong communication skills are required.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of business and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and motion arguments.
• Assist with trial preparation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on client matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff.
• Participate in client meetings and business development efforts.

Skills

Experience in litigating complex business disputes

Ability to manage matters with increasing independence

Experience leading court conferences in state and/or federal court

Experience conducting depositions and managing discovery

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Business Litigation Associate in Rochester, NY. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of experience in business litigation law, demonstrating the ability to manage complex disputes independently while maintaining high-quality work in a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Handle all phases of business and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and motion arguments.
• Assist with trial preparation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on client matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff.
• Participate in client meetings and business development efforts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practice areas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience in litigating complex business disputes.
• Ability to manage matters with increasing independence.
• Experience leading court conferences in state and/or federal court.
• Experience conducting depositions and managing discovery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.