Hybrid NY Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Associate

Sun Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 100 law firm in New York is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group. The role focuses on handling complex, high-stakes commercial disputes for leading companies and involves working closely with partners and case teams in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and an active NY bar admission (or eligibility to be admitted promptly).

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing (or ability to become admitted promptly).
• 3-5 years 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.
• Capable in 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, evidentiary motions, and related filings.
• 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

Bar admission in NY

3-5 years commercial litigation

Excellent academic record

Strong written and oral advocacy

Client-service mindset

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw 100 law firm in New York is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group. The role focuses on handling complex, high-stakes commercial disputes for leading companies and involves working closely with partners and case teams in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and an active NY bar admission (or eligibility to be admitted promptly).