Commercial Litigation Associate / Attorney

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonuses

Competitive salary

Mentorship

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot, a premier litigation boutique, seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigator to join its NYC team in a hybrid capacity. The role focuses on complex disputes, case management from inception to resolution, and collaboration with former federal prosecutors.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of experience, a strong bar record, excellent brief-writing and oral advocacy, and readiness to handle state and federal matters with minimal micromanagement.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably within a major law firm or elite litigation boutique.
• Active state bar admission in good standing; stellar academic credentials
• Proven track record of strong legal research, exceptional brief-writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Federal clerkship or extensive court experience (especially New York practice) is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts, particularly New York's Commercial Division.
• Lead fact development, draft substantive motions, appellate briefs, and critical litigation documents.
• Manage discovery end-to-end, including taking and defending key depositions and overseeing expert witness prep.
• Appear in court for hearings, oral arguments, and conference proceedings.
• Collaborate directly with clients, partners, and co-counsel on trial strategy and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Brief writing

Deposition handling

Court appearances

Job description

Job details

premier litigation boutique firm handling high-stakes commercial disputes seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigator to join its NYC team! (Hybrid!)

Salary: $220,000 - $265,000 per year

A bit about us

A larger boutique law firm combining the elite experience of a major law firm with the agility, collegiality, and focused attention of a boutique practice. The team is composed largely of former federal prosecutors and alumni of top national law firms, giving us deep, battle-tested trial and investigative experience.

We handle high-stakes, sophisticated matters for a diverse roster of clients - ranging from entrepreneurs, start-ups, and family businesses to senior executives, non-profits, and Fortune 500 institutions.

Why join us

• Competitive salary, bonuses, benefits


• HYBRID schedule


• At 1750 billables, receive bonusing


• Ownership of cases, no micromanagement


• Direct mentorship and comradery from leading practitioners and former federal prosecutors.


• A collaborative, highly collegial firm culture built for long-term career growth.

Job Details

We are seeking an ambitious Commercial Litigator with at least three years of complex litigation experience to manage high-impact matters from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts, particularly New York's Commercial Division.


• Lead fact development, draft substantive motions, appellate briefs, and critical litigation documents.


• Manage discovery end-to-end, including taking and defending key depositions and overseeing expert witness prep.


• Appear in court for hearings, oral arguments, and conference proceedings.


• Collaborate directly with clients, partners, and co-counsel on trial strategy and settlement negotiations.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably within a major law firm or elite litigation boutique.


• Active state bar admission in good standing; stellar academic credentials


• Proven track record of strong legal research, exceptional brief-writing, and oral advocacy skills.


• Federal clerkship or extensive court experience (especially New York practice) is highly valued.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.