Hybrid NYC Commercial Disputes Associate

Vogrinc Search Group; 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 in New York. The role offers hybrid work and exposure to sophisticated litigation across diverse industries.

The ideal candidate will handle significant components of matters, work closely with partners and clients, and develop ownership of complex cases while advancing substantive litigation skills.

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 be 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, partnerships and shareholder conflicts, fiduciary duty claims.

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 and summary judgment).
• Manage key aspects of discovery: written discovery, document production, e-discovery coordination, and discovery-related motions.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses as experience permits.
• Conduct legal research and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Support trial preparation including witness prep, exhibit management, and pretrial filings.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, staff, and cross-office teams to provide exceptional client service.

Skills

JD top-tier law school

Active NY Bar

3–5 years commercial litigation

Experience managing complex disputes

Litigation in state and federal courts

Deposition and trial exposure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

AmLaw 100 law firm in New York is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney for its Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group in New York. The role offers hybrid work and exposure to sophisticated litigation across diverse industries.

The ideal candidate will handle significant components of matters, work closely with partners and clients, and develop ownership of complex cases while advancing substantive litigation skills.