Litigation Associate

Farber Balsam Papain Ferrari LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Litigation Associate with a JD degree and 3+ years of experience in civil litigation. The role involves managing cases, conducting trials, and client communication in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

15 PTO Days

Health Insurance Stipend

Annual Bonus

Bar Membership Paid

CLEs Paid

Malpractice Insurance Paid

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience required.
• Ability to independently handle a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files and handle related transactions.
• Conduct discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

JD degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Title: Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $110,000 -150,000 Depending on Experience

As a boutique civil litigation and transactional practice based in Midtown Manhattan, we specialize in commercial and real estate litigation, personal injury, and business disputes within the fashion, apparel, retail, design, and creative industries, acting as outside counsel for various entities and individuals. We pride ourselves on delivering strategic, high-quality legal representation while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. The right candidate will follow our team principles of strong critical thinking, issue-spotting, and innovative problem-solving skills to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

We are seeking an organized, tech-proficient NYS-Admitted Attorney who is passionate about litigation, contract matters, and real estate law. Candidates applying to this position should be excited to handle case management, discovery, trial preparation, settlement negotiations, motion practice, and proactive client and partner communication. There is a 1,850 billable hour requirement to be eligible for a bonus. The ideal candidate has experience litigating civil actions in state or federal courts and is comfortable with substantive motions and discovery processes. To learn more, visit our website: www.newyorktrial.com.

• 15 PTO Days firm-observed holidays
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Other special perks such as bonuses, etc.
• Annual bonus for meeting and/or exceeding billable hours
• Annual discretionary bonus based on performance in amount up to 15% of base salary
• Annual bonus for origination fees if new business is brought in and accepted by firm
• Firm pays for 100% of a bar membership, CLEs, and malpractice insurance

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files and handle related transactions across commercial and contract matters, real estate, and hospitality industries
• Conduct discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations
• Draft and argue substantive motions and discovery motions
• Prepare and respond to discovery demands
• Conduct legal research on case law, CPLR tactics, and other relevant legal issues
• Represent clients in court, including arguing motions
• Handle pleadings, motion practice, depositions, and oral arguments
• Delegate tasks effectively to paralegals and manage a caseload independently

Required

• A JD degree and licensed in NYS courts with 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• An ability to independently handle a caseload and work with clients directly
• Experience drafting and arguing motions
• Familiarity with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and oral arguments

Bonus Experience

• Additional state licenses
• Working on real property legal issues in NYC, including construction law, RPAPL 881 license agreements, and condo/co-op matters
• Personal injury litigation experience including intake, investigations, discovery, motions, 50-H hearings, and depositions

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Farber Balsam Papain Ferrari LLP is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s New York, NY office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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