Complex Commercial Litigation Associate — NYC

SteveRecruiter, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

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Job summary

In New York, a prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm seeks a Litigation Associate to join its New York office. This role concentrates on sophisticated commercial disputes and works closely with clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, New York Bar admission in good standing, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience. Large firm background preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 3-6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice.
• Gain meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Develop experience in both contentious matters and strategic risk-management counseling.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and litigation strategies.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy, pleadings, discovery, and negotiations.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Drafting motions

Depositions

Legal writing

Risk assessment

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

In New York, a prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm seeks a Litigation Associate to join its New York office. This role concentrates on sophisticated commercial disputes and works closely with clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, New York Bar admission in good standing, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience. Large firm background preferred.