Commercial Litigation Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parking

PTO

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate for its Albany office. The role offers growth alongside accomplished attorneys on sophisticated business litigation matters with a focus on quality over billable-hour pressure.

Ideal for attorneys wanting challenge and impact without sacrificing work-life balance. NY bar admission is required and JD from an accredited school is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of commercial litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and contribute to overall case strategy
• Manage discovery processes, including e-discovery and document review
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on litigation strategy

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Highly respected, thriving regional law firm representing businesses, business owners, financial institutions, developers and high-net worth individuals and families. Seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing Albany office. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys on sophisticated, high-level business litigation matters without the pressure of rigid billable hour requirements.

*This role is ideal for an attorney who wants to grow, be challenged, and make a real impact - without sacrificing quality of life*

Pay Rate :

• $120,000 - $200,000 annually

Key Responsibilities :

• Support all phases of commercial litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and contribute to overall case strategy
• Manage discovery processes, including e-discovery and document review
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on litigation strategy

Skills and Experience Required :

• 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Education Requirements :

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar required

Attractive Features :

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong retention
• Long-term growth and investment in the Capital Region market
• Work on complex, high-stakes business litigation matters
• Exposure to cases in both state and federal courts
• No rigid billable hour pressure-focus on quality over quotas
• Direct access to highly experienced attorneys and mentors

Benefits :

• Performance-based bonus structures that includes an automatic productivity bonus as well as annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), parking and PTO

Express Office (Albany):

501 New Karner Rd

Rosewood Plaza

Albany, NY 12205

518-313-7829

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, NYS, and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.