Hybrid NY Commercial Disputes Associate: High-Stakes Litigation

True North Consultants, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in New York seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group. The role focuses on complex commercial disputes with exposure to significant matters and direct client contact.

The candidate will work with partners in a lean staffing model to develop litigation skills, own components of matters, and contribute to strategy. Hybrid work arrangement offered, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing (or ability to become admitted promptly).
• 3–5 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience at a sophisticated law firm managing complex business disputes, including contract issues, business torts, partnership and shareholder conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, and similar cases.
• Skilled in litigating matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution.
• Experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions.
• Capable of managing all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document productions, e-discovery coordination, and discovery motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment briefs, and evidentiary motions.
• Manage key aspects of discovery, including written discovery, document production, e-discovery coordination, and discovery-related motion practice.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses, as experience permits.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and develop thoughtful, practical litigation strategies.
• Manage written discovery, document production, and significant aspects of fact and expert discovery.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues and present recommendations clearly and persuasively.
• Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, pretrial filings, courtroom strategy, and trial support.
• Analyze litigation risks, dispute exposure, and business implications to assist in developing practical legal solutions.
• Communicate directly with clients, including in-house counsel and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, professional staff, and cross-office teams to provide exceptional client service.
• Contribute to case strategy development and execution throughout all stages of litigation.

Skills

Strong litigation skills

Client service mindset

Collaborative

Excellent advocacy

Managing complex disputes

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active NY Bar admission

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in New York seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group. The role focuses on complex commercial disputes with exposure to significant matters and direct client contact.

The candidate will work with partners in a lean staffing model to develop litigation skills, own components of matters, and contribute to strategy. Hybrid work arrangement offered, with competitive compensation and benefits.