Commercial Litigation Associate — NY High-Stakes Disputes

Eckceptional Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm seeks a talented Litigation Associate to join its New York office. You will handle sophisticated commercial disputes and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

The position requires a JD from a top-tier law school, New York Bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience. Large law firm background strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active New York Bar Admission 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 contentious matters and strategic risk management counseling.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and litigation strategies.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and negotiation.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Litigation depositions

Written pleadings

Client counseling

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

New York Bar Admission

Job description

A prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm seeks a talented Litigation Associate to join its New York office. You will handle sophisticated commercial disputes and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

The position requires a JD from a top-tier law school, New York Bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience. Large law firm background strongly preferred.