Commercial Litigation Associate — Own High-Stakes Matters

Association of the Bar City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and firm holidays

Bar dues

CLE & development

Job summary

Alisme Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to handle sophisticated business disputes in New York state and federal courts. You will work directly with the Owner and Managing Attorney, gaining increasing ownership of matters, client relationships, and litigation strategy.

We expect 5–8 years of meaningful commercial litigation experience, NY admission, and strong research and writing skills. The role offers a clear path to leadership within a growing firm and requires in-person

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–8 years of meaningful commercial or business litigation experience.
• Admission to practice in New York and good standing with the New York Bar.
• Substantial experience litigating in New York state and/or federal courts.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience managing discovery and substantive motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing significant aspects of commercial litigation matters from pre-litigation through resolution or trial.
• Developing litigation strategy in collaboration with the Managing Attorney and other attorneys responsible for the matter.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery demands and responses, correspondence, and other sophisticated legal work product.
• Conducting legal research and translating that research into practical recommendations.
• Managing discovery, including document discovery, written discovery, discovery disputes, and related motion practice.
• Taking and defending depositions as appropriate.
• Preparing witnesses, exhibits, motions, and other materials for hearings and trial.
• Appearing in New York state and federal courts as appropriate to your experience and the needs of the matter.
• Communicating directly with clients and helping them understand developments, options, risks, and next steps.
• Managing deadlines, priorities, and case responsibilities without requiring constant supervision.
• Identifying issues proactively and bringing proposed solutions—not simply problems—to the attorneys responsible for the matter.
• Following established case strategy, firm systems, ethical requirements, and procedural rules while exercising appropriate professional judgment.
• Receiving and incorporating candid feedback to continually strengthen your judgment and work product.

Job description

Alisme Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to handle sophisticated business disputes in New York state and federal courts. You will work directly with the Owner and Managing Attorney, gaining increasing ownership of matters, client relationships, and litigation strategy.

We expect 5–8 years of meaningful commercial litigation experience, NY admission, and strong research and writing skills. The role offers a clear path to leadership within a growing firm and requires in-person