Commercial Litigation Associate - Complex Disputes

Key People; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in New York seeks a Litigation Associate to handle sophisticated commercial disputes, work with clients on strategy and risk management, and develop a book of business in a collegial, high-caliber environment.

Ideal candidate has NY bar, 3–6 years of commercial litigation, strong research and writing, experience in state and federal courts, depositions, motions, and a background at a large law firm.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York in good standing.
• 3-6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Strong background in New York state and federal courts.
• Experience drafting and responding to pleadings, written discovery, and motions.
• Hands-on deposition experience including taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to draft, brief, and argue motions with clarity.
• Background advising clients on risk mitigation, dispute resolution and complex matters.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills; strong academic record.
• Trial exposure is a plus; large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice.
• Gain meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Develop experience in contentious matters and strategic risk-management counseling.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and clients on significant disputes and strategies.
• Advise clients on active disputes and on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build a practice in a collaborative environment that values strong analysis, writing, judgment and development.

Skills

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Deposition skills

Client management

Strategic risk assessment

Negotiation

Litigation strategy

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Key People in New York seeks a Litigation Associate to handle sophisticated commercial disputes, work with clients on strategy and risk management, and develop a book of business in a collegial, high-caliber environment.

Ideal candidate has NY bar, 3–6 years of commercial litigation, strong research and writing, experience in state and federal courts, depositions, motions, and a background at a large law firm.