Hospitality Litigation Associate — NYC (Hybrid, 3–8 yrs)

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its NYC team, focusing on hospitality industry disputes. The role involves handling cases end-to-end in New York state and federal courts, advising clients on dispute resolution, and advocating in court.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of hands-on litigation experience, strong NY CPLR/Federal Rules knowledge, and a JD from a recognized law school, with excellent writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of hands-on litigation experience, with a focus on commercial litigation and/or employment law matters.
• Strong working knowledge of the NY CPLR and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Admitted to practice law in New York State (eligible or admitted in SDNY and EDNY).
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Exceptional legal writing, oral advocacy, and client management skills, grounded in professional discretion and sound business judgment.
• Excellent project management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently while maintaining an open, feedback-oriented, and team-focused mindset.
• Tech Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and legal software/timekeeping platforms (e.g., Clio).
• Industry Connection: A background in or passion for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case Management & Strategy: Manage cases end-to-end in both New York state and federal courts, evaluating risk and counseling clients on proactive dispute resolution strategies.
• Pleading & Motion Practice: Independently research, draft, and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and trial documents.
• Discovery & Depositions: Oversee and execute complex discovery plans, including conducting and defending depositions.
• Court Appearances: Represent clients at hearings, conferences, and court proceedings with minimal supervision. Confer directly with opposing counsel on procedural, substantive, and settlement matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client management

Project management

Independent worker

Tech proficiency

Hospitality interest

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its NYC team, focusing on hospitality industry disputes. The role involves handling cases end-to-end in New York state and federal courts, advising clients on dispute resolution, and advocating in court.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of hands-on litigation experience, strong NY CPLR/Federal Rules knowledge, and a JD from a recognized law school, with excellent writing and advocacy skills.