Commercial Litigation Attorney

Jobot; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative environment

Unlimited PTO

Flexible schedule

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Jobot, a growing premier New York law firm, seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join one of its five offices. You will represent clients in commercial litigation, draft pleadings, and support case strategies in a collaborative, collegial environment.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, admission to the state bar, 0–6 years of experience, and strong writing and advocacy skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• 0-6 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong litigation skills, including drafting and arguing motions, conducting discovery, and trials.
• Exceptional legal writing skills and strong oral advocacy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial litigation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct thorough and effective legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to effectively manage cases.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Relationship building

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job details: Jobot Job is hosted by: Adam Cejnowski

Salary: $135,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client, a growing premier New York law firm is looking to add a Commercial Litigation Attorney to one of their 5 offices! If you are looking to join a highly-sophisticated, collegial firm with exponential room for growth,

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Collaborative, friendly environment
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible schedule
• Summer Fridays

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial litigation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct thorough and effective legal research to support case strategies and arguments.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to effectively manage cases.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• A minimum of 0-6 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong litigation skills, including experience with drafting and arguing motions, conducting discovery, and handling trials.
• Exceptional legal writing skills and strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

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