High-stakes Commercial Litigation Associate — New York

Top Dog Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

An AmLaw 100 national law firm in New York is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join its office. This role focuses on sophisticated commercial disputes and closely works with clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, NY Bar admission, and 3–6 years in commercial litigation; strong writing and research skills and large-firm experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from top-tier law school with 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 contentions matters and strategic risk-management counseling.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and litigation strategies.
• Advise clients not only on active disputes, but also on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build your practice in a collaborative environment that values excellent legal analysis, strong writing, sound judgment, and professional development.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and negotiation.

Skills

Top-tier law school

NY Bar Admission

Commercial litigation

3-6 years

State & federal courts

Drafting pleadings

Depositions

Motions

Risk mitigation

Dispute resolution

Legal research

Strong writing

Trial exposure

Large law firm

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

An AmLaw 100 national law firm in New York is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join its office. This role focuses on sophisticated commercial disputes and closely works with clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, NY Bar admission, and 3–6 years in commercial litigation; strong writing and research skills and large-firm experience preferred.