Commercial Litigation Associate

Globalchannelmanagement; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Globalchannelmanagement is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate in Albany, NY. The role requires 2–10 years in commercial or business litigation, with strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills. You will handle pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial prep, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

JD and NY Bar admission are required. Join a team with exposure to high-stakes litigation involving local clients, collaborative colleagues, and long-term growth in the

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation
• Excellent writing, analytical and advocacy abilities
• Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and trial prep
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• JD from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of commercial litigation 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, collaborating with partners

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Pleadings, motions, discovery, trial

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to New York Bar

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