Commercial Litigation Associate – NY, High-Stakes

Talent With Heart; 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 contribute to both litigation strategy and risk management. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school and a NY bar in good standing with 3–6 years of substantive experience.

Responsibilities include managing all stages of litigation, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings and motions, and advising clients on risk

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active Bar Admission in New York

Strong commercial litigation

Drafting pleadings and motions

Taking and defending depositions

Trial exposure

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Excellent academic record

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 contribute to both litigation strategy and risk management. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school and a NY bar in good standing with 3–6 years of substantive experience.

Responsibilities include managing all stages of litigation, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings and motions, and advising clients on risk