Commercial Arbitration Litigation Partner

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with generous match

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Job summary

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is on the lookout for an experienced litigation partner to enhance its New York practice, primarily handling commercial arbitration for clients in the technology sector. This position offers an opportunity to lead significant arbitration proceedings while working in a collaborative law firm environment.

Ideal candidates should possess at least 8–10 years of litigation experience, particularly in commercial arbitration and personal injury defense. The firm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, emphasizing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of litigation experience with significant experience in commercial arbitration.
• Demonstrated experience defending personal injury matters, preferably in a high‑volume context.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial arbitration proceedings from inception through resolution.
• Defend personal injury claims across various fact patterns.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions to compel arbitration.
• Develop and execute case strategy with clients.
• Supervise and mentor associates and support staff.
• Manage client relationships and be the primary contact for key accounts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial arbitration

Motions practice

Client relationship management

Personal injury defense

Education

Active admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is seeking an experienced litigation partner to join the firm's New York practice, focused on commercial arbitration matters on behalf of technology company clients. This position offers a dynamic opportunity for a skilled litigator to lead high‑stakes arbitration proceedings in a collaborative, forward‑thinking law firm environment. The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in commercial arbitration defense, with a concentration in personal injury matters in the New York City metropolitan area. This role involves managing a sophisticated docket of arbitration proceedings and requires a litigator who is equally comfortable driving case strategy and developing client relationships. Candidates should have a strong motions practice background and proven ability to handle complex, high‑volume matters efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial arbitration proceedings on behalf of technology company clients from inception through resolution, including motions practice, hearings, and appeals
• Defending personal injury claims in the NYC metropolitan area across a range of fact patterns, including matters involving app‑based claimants and off‑platform incidents
• Drafting and arguing motions to dismiss, motions to compel arbitration, and other dispositive motions
• Developing and executing case strategy in close coordination with clients
• Supervising and mentoring associates and support staff across assigned matters
• Managing client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact for key accounts

Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years of litigation experience, with significant experience in commercial arbitration
• Demonstrated experience defending personal injury matters, preferably in a high‑volume or technology‑sector context
• Active admission to the New York State Bar required
• Strong motions practice background, including experience with motions to dismiss and motions to compel arbitration
• NYC area location preferred
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload while leading and developing a team

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match), flexible work options, and paid time off.