Complex & Commercial Litigation Associate

Henderson Scott US; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a 2nd-5th year Complex & Commercial Litigation Associate in Garden City, NY. The role involves working directly with accomplished litigation partners on a broad range of substantive commercial and complex matters.

The practice represents major businesses, financial institutions, municipalities, and other firms in significant disputes across New York, including environmental and appellate matters in state and federal courts, with emphasis on the Commercial Division.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of substantive litigation experience at a law firm.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft substantive motions, briefs, memoranda, and court submissions with minimal revision.
• Manage substantial portions of discovery, including depositions and strategy.
• Conduct legal research and analysis involving complex commercial, municipal, environmental, and civil litigation matters.
• Assist with case strategy, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Work on matters in New York state courts, including the Commercial Division, and federal courts in relevant disputes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Deposition management

Client communication

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Complex & Commercial Litigation Associate

Location: Garden City, NY

Experience: 2nd-5th Year Associate

Job Description

A well-established New York law firm is seeking a 2nd-5th year Litigation Associate to join its Garden City office and work directly with accomplished litigation partners on a broad range of substantive commercial and complex litigation matters.

The practice represents major businesses, financial institutions, municipalities, public officials, developers, and other law firms in significant disputes throughout New York. Matters include complex commercial litigation, municipal litigation, environmental disputes, and appellate proceedings in both state and federal courts, with a strong emphasis on New York State Supreme Court's Commercial Division.

This role is ideal for an associate with strong writing skills, sound judgment, and experience handling substantive litigation who wants meaningful responsibility, direct partner mentorship, and the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded litigator.

Responsibilities

• Draft substantive motions, legal briefs, memoranda, and court submissions that require minimal revision before filing.
• Manage substantial portions of discovery, including preparing for and defending depositions, taking depositions, and coordinating deposition strategy.
• Handle legal research and analysis involving complex commercial, municipal, environmental, and other civil litigation matters.
• Assist with case strategy, hearings, interim applications, and trial preparation.
• Work on matters in New York state courts, including the Commercial Division, as well as federal courts.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court as appropriate, with increasing independence as experience develops.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of substantive litigation experience at a law firm.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce polished, court-ready work.
• Experience drafting substantive briefs and motions and managing meaningful portions of litigation matters.
• Exposure to depositions, discovery, and complex commercial or civil disputes.
• Strong academic credentials and experience at a firm offering exposure to substantive litigation matters preferred.
• New York Bar admission required.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity to work alongside highly experienced litigators known for handling high-profile cases and significant appellate matters, including arguments before New York's highest court. Associates receive direct exposure to substantive legal strategy, meaningful drafting responsibility, and opportunities to take on greater ownership of cases.

The practice offers breadth beyond a narrow litigation specialty, making it particularly attractive to associates who want to build a strong foundation in commercial litigation while gaining exposure to municipal, environmental, and other complex disputes.