Commercial Litigation Associate | NYC Trials & Discovery

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC in New York City seeks an associate with 3-4 years of experience in commercial and business litigation to handle a wide range of disputes, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, and complex matters in a mid-sized firm.

Qualified candidates should have courtroom experience and be able to manage all phases of pre-trial discovery, including pleadings, depositions, and document production; actual trial experience is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in commercial and business litigation.
• Previous courtroom experience preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills are required.
• Candidates must be admitted to the bar of New York.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract and partnership disputes.
• Manage all phases of pre-trial discovery: drafting pleadings, depositions, document production.
• Prepare for trial; actual trial experience is a strong plus.
• Draft and manage legal documents with attention to detail and deadlines.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC in New York City seeks an associate with 3-4 years of experience in commercial and business litigation to handle a wide range of disputes, including breach of contract, partnership disputes, and complex matters in a mid-sized firm.

Qualified candidates should have courtroom experience and be able to manage all phases of pre-trial discovery, including pleadings, depositions, and document production; actual trial experience is a strong plus.