Commercial Litigation & Complex Trials Associate (New York City)

New York State Bar Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Barclay Damon LLP in New York City is seeking a litigation associate to support its Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The position requires four or more years of litigation experience and admission to New York State bar or eligibility.

Candidates must have superior verbal and written communication, strong research abilities, and thrive in a team environment. Salary range is $140,000 to $175,000, and actual compensation will reflect experience and office location. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience required.
• Admission to the New York bar or eligibility for admission.
• Strong research and writing skills with excellent written work.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters and case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda.
• Coordinate with partners, clients, and staff to drive outcomes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

New York bar admission

Job description

Barclay Damon LLP, a leading law firm of approximately 300 attorneys that operates from a strategic platform of offices located in the Northeastern United States, Washington DC, and Toronto, is seeking a litigation associate to support its dynamic Commercial Litigation Practice Group. The position will be based in our New York City office.

Candidates should have four or more years of litigation experience and be admitted to practice in New York State or qualify for admission. Prior litigation experience will be highly regarded, and prior experience as a court or appellate clerk will be considered. Candidates must have superior verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills along with demonstrated research and writing experience and the ability to thrive in a team environment. This position has room for significant growth and responsibilities appropriate to the attorney’s level of experience.

For more information, contact our talent acquisition manager, Jess Kalahar, at [e-mail].

Salary Range: $140,000 to $175,000.

This salary range represents the firm’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for the position and does not include performance- or merit-based bonuses or other benefits offered by the firm. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location.

Barclay Damon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.