Commercial Litigation Associate – NYC, High-Stakes Disputes

Management Performance Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in New York, NY to handle sophisticated commercial disputes and work closely with clients on litigation strategy and risk management. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, NY bar, and a strong record from a top-tier law school.

Join a national AmLaw 100 firm known for deep bench strength, client relationships, and professional development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active New York Bar in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in NY state and federal courts.
• Drafting and responding to pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Risk mitigation and dispute-resolution background.
• Big-firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice.
• Gain responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Develop experience in contentious matters and strategic risk‑management counseling.
• Work with experienced attorneys and clients on business disputes and strategies.
• Advise clients on active disputes and risk mitigation.
• Build a practice in a collaborative environment emphasizing excellent analysis and writing.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy, pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and negotiation.

Skills

New York bar admission

3–6 years commercial litigation

Litigation strategy & risk management

Drafting pleadings & motions

Depositions & discovery

Strong writing & research

Trial exposure (plus)

Large law firm experience

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Job description

Management Performance Associates is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in New York, NY to handle sophisticated commercial disputes and work closely with clients on litigation strategy and risk management. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, NY bar, and a strong record from a top-tier law school.

Join a national AmLaw 100 firm known for deep bench strength, client relationships, and professional development.