Litigation Associate

Ice Capital Recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Capital Recruitment in New York City is assisting a well-established legal practice in seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join their team. The role covers a broad range of commercial and real estate disputes from pre-trial through resolution.

The position is full-time with a hybrid on-site work schedule, based in NYC. Ideal candidates will have a JD, bar admission, and strong litigation experience in both state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission and good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to commercial and real estate matters.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients throughout the litigation process.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

A well-established legal practice seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its team in NYC. This role involves managing a broad range of commercial and real estate disputes, from pre-trial proceedings through resolution. This is a full time position with a hybrid on-site work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to commercial and real estate matters
• Draft pleadings, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients throughout the litigation process
• Manage multiple matters efficiently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission and good standing with a U.S. state bar
• Strong knowledge of state-level and federal court procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with trials, depositions, and court appearances
• Several years of experience practicing commercial and real estate litigation