Commercial Litigation Associate, Mid-Level

California Job Shop; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California Job Shop is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate based in New York, NY. The role requires five to seven years of experience in commercial litigation and a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree, along with a New York State license to practice law.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, experience drafting motions, and the ability to handle depositions. Experience with real estate and finance matters is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in general commercial litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in New York.
• Strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Handle general commercial litigation cases.
• Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Argue motions and take depositions.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

General commercial litigation experience

Experience in New York State and federal courts

Experience drafting motions

Deposition experience

Real estate and finance matters

Trial experience

Large law firm experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Description:

We are looking for a mid-level Litigation Associate in New York, NY with five to seven years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.
• Experience in New York State and federal courts.
• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions.
• Experience with real estate and finance matters preferred.
• Trial experience a plus but not required.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.