Hybrid Commercial Litigation Associate - New York

Key People; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dependent care

401K Plan

Profit-sharing

Paid Time-Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Key People, a global law firm, seeks associates with 2–4 years of strong commercial litigation experience to join its Commercial Litigation practice in New York in a hybrid setting. The role involves significant responsibility, front-facing client contact, and interaction with opposing counsel and courts.

Candidates should have a JD from a top law school and NY Bar admission in good standing; clerkship experience is preferred. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of strong commercial litigation experience
• Excellent academic credentials from a top law school
• Strong writing and analytical skills are required
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited top law school; New York Bar membership in good standing is required

Responsibilities

• Prepare to assume significant responsibility in managing matters and take a front-facing role with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts
• Judicial Clerkship experience is preferred
• Contribute to high-quality legal writing and analysis for complex commercial litigation matters

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Client facing

Commercial litigation experience

Judicial Clerkship preferred

Education

JD from accredited top law school

Bar admission in New York

Job description

Key People, a global law firm, seeks associates with 2–4 years of strong commercial litigation experience to join its Commercial Litigation practice in New York in a hybrid setting. The role involves significant responsibility, front-facing client contact, and interaction with opposing counsel and courts.

Candidates should have a JD from a top law school and NY Bar admission in good standing; clerkship experience is preferred. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.