Commercial Litigation Associate — High-Stakes Disputes

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

Job summary

Accounting Search in New York is seeking a Litigation Associate to join a prominent AmLaw 100 firm’s New York office, handling sophisticated commercial disputes and advising on litigation strategy and risk management. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics, New York bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.

The role offers meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation, exposure to matters in state and

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active New York Bar Admission, in good standing.
• 3-6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Background handling matters in New York state and federal courts.
• Experience drafting pleadings, responses, and motions; taking depositions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Commercial litigation

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in New York

Job description

Accounting Search in New York is seeking a Litigation Associate to join a prominent AmLaw 100 firm’s New York office, handling sophisticated commercial disputes and advising on litigation strategy and risk management. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics, New York bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.

The role offers meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation, exposure to matters in state and