Commercial Litigation Associates | New York, NY | Hybrid

Audrey Golden Associates Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Audrey Golden Associates Ltd. is seeking 1–2 Litigation Associates to handle commercial and franchise-related matters in a New York-based firm.

You will draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda, participate in depositions, and coordinate with partners on case strategy while keeping clients informed. The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote) with a base salary of $180,000–$200,000 and an emphasis on achieving approximately 40 billable hours per week.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of commercial litigation experience
• Admitted to the New York Bar
• Strong writing, research, and motion practice skills
• Experience managing document discovery and preparing deposition outlines
• Familiarity with federal and state court practice
• Commercial/franchise/real estate litigation experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial and franchise-related litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda
• Take part in depositions and witness preparation, and support court appearances and hearings
• Work directly with partners on case strategy and keep clients updated on their matters

Skills

Commercial litigation

Franchise litigation

Deposition prep

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Education

Admitted NY Bar

Job description

Our client is a well-regarded smaller New York law firm that handles commercial litigation, franchise law, business law, and real estate. They're looking to add 1 to 2 Litigation Associates.

The Role

• Handle commercial and franchise-related litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda
• Take part in depositions and witness preparation, and support court appearances and hearings
• Work directly with partners on case strategy and keep clients updated on their matters

Ideal Background

• 4 to 6 years of commercial litigation experience
• Strong writing, research, and motion practice skills
• Experience managing document discovery and preparing deposition outlines
• Familiarity with federal and state court practice
• Admitted to the New York Bar
• Commercial, franchise, or real estate litigation experience is a plus, but not required

This role is best for attorneys coming from complex commercial matters. It isn't a fit for insurance defense, personal injury, or high-volume practice backgrounds.

Compensation and Schedule

• $180,000 to $200,000 base
• About 40 billable hours per week, treated as a target rather than a hard requirement
• Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 remote

Also Open to Senior / Counsel-Level Attorneys

The firm will also consider more senior attorneys at the Counsel or contract partner level who have some portable business. Pay can combine a guaranteed salary with up to 25% of originations, so there's real upside for attorneys who bring business. Remote work is very flexible for these roles, up to fully remote for the right fit.