Commercial Litigation Associate

Globalchannelmanagement; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Globalchannelmanagement is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate in Albany, NY, to support complex matters for regional clients. The role emphasizes high-stakes litigation with close collaboration to senior colleagues and clients.

The ideal candidate will have 2–10 years in commercial or business litigation, a JD from an accredited law school, and NY Bar admission, along with strong drafting, research, and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation.
• JD from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission.
• Exposure to complex business disputes litigated in state and federal courts.
• No personal injury, insurance defense, consumer credit or residential/foreclosure work.
• Exceptional reputation in high-stakes litigation for Long Island, NYC and Capital Region clients.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and contribute to case strategy.
• Handle discovery processes, including e-discovery and document review.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on case strategy.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Pleadings

Discovery

Trial prep

Time management

Case strategy

Education

JD from an accredited law school

New York Bar admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate requires:

• 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial prep
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• JD from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar
• NO personal injury, insurance defense, consumer credit or residential/foreclosure work NEED to APPLY
• Exceptional reputation in high-stakes litigation on behalf of Long Island, NYC and Capital Region clients
• Exposure to complex business disputes litigated in state and federal courts
• No rigid billable hour pressure, allowing focus on quality work and life
• Direct access to highly experienced colleagues, many with large-firm backgrounds
• Strong investment in the Albany market with a mandate for long-term growth
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with extremely high retention

DUTIES:

Support all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and contribute to case strategy
• Handle discovery processes, including e-discovery and document review
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on case strategy