Commercial Litigation Associate, NY (3–5 yrs)

Fox Rothschild LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP in New York, NY seeks a Litigation Associate with three to five years of experience to support general commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and experience in NY state and federal courts.

Legal work includes drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and advising clients on risk management strategies in complex commercial disputes.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Experience in general commercial litigation, including risk mitigation and advisory work.
• 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.
• Experience advising clients on risk management strategies and resolving complex commercial disputes.
• Trial experience a plus but not required.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Skills

Strong research & writing

Commercial litigation

NY courts experience

Pleadings & discovery

Motions drafting & arguing

Depositions

Risk management advisory

Trial experience (nice to have)

Large firm experience

Job description

Fox Rothschild LLP in New York, NY seeks a Litigation Associate with three to five years of experience to support general commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and experience in NY state and federal courts.

Legal work includes drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and advising clients on risk management strategies in complex commercial disputes.