Hybrid NYC Complex Commercial Disputes Associate

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

You will take meaningful responsibility, work with partners and clients, and develop substantive litigation skills in a lean staffing environment, including depositions and court appearances when possible.

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, and fiduciary duty claims.
• Capable in managing all phases of discovery, including written discovery and e-discovery coordination.

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 briefs.
• Manage key aspects of discovery and e-discovery coordination.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and pretrial filings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical abilities

Written & oral advocacy

Client service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in New York

Job description

You will take meaningful responsibility, work with partners and clients, and develop substantive litigation skills in a lean staffing environment, including depositions and court appearances when possible.