Hybrid Litigation Associate

SLR Search; United States; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary 250k–280k

Billable hour threshold 1,900

Bonus after threshold

Pro-rated bonus eligibility

Origination bonus

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Hybrid work schedule 3 days in-office

Direct partner access

Early first-chair

Job summary

SLR Search seeks a Hybrid Litigation Associate to lead high-stakes commercial litigation dockets across New York state and federal courts. The role features a balanced mix of in-office and remote work with a hard 3-day in-office schedule, direct partner access, and early first-chair opportunities.

Starting compensation targets $250K–$280K with robust bonus potential and a 1,900-hour billable threshold. A pro-rated bonus and origination bonuses on collections are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general commercial litigation experience.
• Experience taking/defending depositions, witness prep, and arguing dispositive/discovery motions in NY state and federal courts.
• Active NY State Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Deposition experience

Witness preparation

Motions practice

Education

Active NY Bar admission

Job description

Join an elite team as Hybrid Litigation Associate architecting and leading high-stakes commercial litigation dockets across New York state and federal courts.

Hybrid Litigation Associate Benefits

• — Starting Salary targeting $250K–$280K
• — Achievable billable threshold at 1,900 hours
• — Incremental performance bonus every 25 hours above 1,900
• — Pro-rated bonus eligibility for mid-year arrivals
• — 10% fee origination bonus on $10K+ collections
• — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• — 401(k) retirement saving plan with firm contribution
• — Flexible hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office
• — Direct partner access and early first-chair court responsibility

Hybrid Litigation Associate Qualifications

• — 5+ years of general commercial litigation experience.
• — Proven track record independently taking/defending depositions, conducting witness prep, and arguing dispositive/discovery motions in NY state and federal courts.
• — Strong academic background and Active New York State Bar admission in good standing