Commercial Litigation Associate - High-Stakes NYC Practice

Eden Capital Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY in New York, NY with a top AmLaw 100 firm aims to handle sophisticated commercial disputes and work with clients on strategy and risk management. Candidate should have a JD from a top-tier school, NY Bar admission, and 3–6 years in commercial litigation, including deposition experience.

Ideal candidates will draft pleadings and motions, argue in court, and support clients on risk mitigation, with a strong writing and research background and prior large-firm exposure

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.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive motions.
• Hands-on involvement taking and defending depositions.
• Draft, brief, and argue motions.
• Experience advising clients on risk mitigation and dispute resolution.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills; strong academic record.
• Large law firm experience is strongly 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.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and strategies.
• Advise clients on active disputes as well as risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build your practice in a collaborative environment that values excellent analysis and judgment.

Skills

Legal research

Pleadings & motions

Depositions

Motions drafting

Risk mitigation

Client collaboration

Writing & analysis

Dispute strategy

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY in New York, NY with a top AmLaw 100 firm aims to handle sophisticated commercial disputes and work with clients on strategy and risk management. Candidate should have a JD from a top-tier school, NY Bar admission, and 3–6 years in commercial litigation, including deposition experience.

Ideal candidates will draft pleadings and motions, argue in court, and support clients on risk mitigation, with a strong writing and research background and prior large-firm exposure