Commercial Litigation Attorney

De Vore Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

De Vore Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Associate in New York with 4–6 years of experience in securities and complex commercial litigation. The role requires strong civil procedure knowledge, excellent research and writing, and the ability to manage multiple matters.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New York (New Jersey admission is a plus) and will contribute to strategy, discovery, and trial preparation while collaborating with senior attorneys and maintaining exemplary

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York; New Jersey admission is a plus.
• 4–6 years of litigation experience, specifically securities and complex commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence rules, and state and federal courts.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on securities and complex commercial litigation using Westlaw.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents.
• Participate in depositions, court conferences and hearings, and ADR proceedings.
• Develop and implement case strategies with senior attorneys.
• Review laws, rulings and regulations applicable to cases.
• Manage all aspects of discovery including document production and interrogatories.
• Assist with trial preparation and witness preparation.
• Maintain client communications and provide regular updates on case progress.
• Conduct client and witness interviews.
• Attend client meetings and negotiate settlements when appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Communication

Case management

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Case management software

Job description

The LitigationAssociate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Conducting legal research and analysis on various litigation matters (specifically securities and complex commercial litigation) using tools such as Westlaw.
• Drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, briefs, legal correspondence, discovery requests, discovery responses and other legal documents.
• Participating in depositions, court conferences and hearings, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Developing and implementing case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Reviewing and interpreting applicable laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Managing all aspects of the discovery process, including document production, interrogatories, and exhibit organization.
• Assisting with trial preparation, including witness preparation and case file management.
• Maintaining client communications, provide legal advice, and offer regular updates on case progress.
• Conducting interviews with clients and witnesses.
• Attendingclient meetings and negotiate settlements when appropriate.
• Other duties, projects and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York; admission in New Jersey is a plus.
• 4 - 6 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting; specifically securities and complex commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence rules, and experience in both state and federal courts.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.