Commercial Litigation Associate

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k), disability, and life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP in New York City seeks an associate for its Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will handle complex commercial litigation from start to finish, including motion practice, discovery, and depositions, with strong writing, research, and client service skills.

Candidate should have 3–12 years of experience (6+ preferred), be detail‑oriented, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in New York State and Federal civil procedure.
• Experience with phases of litigation and arbitration.
• Excellent writing, research, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong client service and work product quality.

Responsibilities

• Draft complete sets of motion papers, pleadings, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs in state and federal courts and ADR proceedings.
• Research effectively and efficiently, with knowledge of Westlaw.
• Draft discovery demands and responses, and be well‑versed in e‑discovery.
• Conduct depositions – first chair deposition experience preferred.
• Communicate effectively with an international clientele.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Westlaw

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure

Education

Admitted to New York State and Federal Courts

New Jersey admission is a plus

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Who you are

You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment.

Who we are

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid‑size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office. We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It’s the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone’s contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact. TKD is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in‑office with the option to be remote Mondays and Fridays.

What the role entails

TKD seeks an associate to join our Litigation Practice Group and serve high‑end, global clientele. The ideal candidate will have 3‑12 years of experience (6+ years preferred) managing all phases of complex commercial litigation cases, be highly motivated and detail‑oriented, with a strong work ethic. Excellent writing, research, analytical and communication skills are a must. Candidates must be highly responsive, as well as committed to providing exceptional client service and top quality work product.

Essential responsibilities

• Draft complete sets of motion papers, pleadings, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs in state and federal courts as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Research effectively and efficiently, with knowledge of Westlaw.
• Draft discovery demands and responses, and be well‑versed in e‑discovery.
• Conduct depositions – first chair deposition experience preferred.
• Effective and responsive communication with an international clientele.

Qualifications and skills

• Proficiency in New York State and Federal civil procedure.
• Experience with various phases of litigation and arbitration, including preparation of injunction papers.
• Works well under pressure, required to handle multiple cases and/or matters.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellence in research, writing, and legal analysis.
• Excellent academic background and interpersonal skills.
• Must be admitted to New York State and Federal Courts.
• Admission in New Jersey State is a plus.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

What you’ll love about us

We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm.

Compensation & benefits

The good faith base annual salary range for this position is a minimum of $130,000 to a maximum of $215,000. The actual salary rate offered within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of relevant experience, applicable bar admissions, office location, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. Market and firm factors are also considered.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• 401(k), disability, and life insurance;
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations in our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, and promoting.