Commercial Litigation Associate – High-Stakes NY Disputes

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 100 national law firm in New York seeks a Litigation Associate with a strong commercial litigation background to handle sophisticated disputes and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, New York bar admission, 3–6 years of relevant experience, and prior large-firm experience. Excellent writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential.

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 handling matters in New York state and federal courts.
• Drafting and responding to pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Hands-on involvement taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to draft, brief and argue motions.
• Background advising clients on risk mitigation and complex commercial matters.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.

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.
• Work with experienced attorneys and clients on significant disputes and strategies.
• Advise clients on active disputes and risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build a practice in a collaborative environment valuing strong writing and judgment.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy, pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and negotiation.

Skills

JD from top-tier law school

Active NY Bar

3-6 years commercial litigation

NY state and federal courts

Draft and respond to pleadings and Mot

Deposition experience

Trial exposure

Large law firm background

Education

JD

Job description

AmLaw 100 national law firm in New York seeks a Litigation Associate with a strong commercial litigation background to handle sophisticated disputes and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, New York bar admission, 3–6 years of relevant experience, and prior large-firm experience. Excellent writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential.