Litigation Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

New York office-based

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate for its New York office. This role focuses on sophisticated commercial litigation matters and requires strong New York state and federal court experience, with a background in real estate and finance preferred.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, NY admission, and 5–7 years of experience, with large law firm background preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities to advance within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in general commercial litigation.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to practice law in New York.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience practicing in New York State and federal courts.
• Experience with real estate and finance matters preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery processes and related matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal analyses.
• Argue motions before New York State and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions.
• Handle matters through various stages of commercial litigation.
• Assist with trial preparation and proceedings.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to practice law in New York

Job description

A leading Am Law firm 100 is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate to join its New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial litigator to handle sophisticated matters and take on substantial responsibility across all stages of litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong New York State and federal court experience, with a background in real estate and finance matters preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and respond to pleadings and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery processes and related matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal analyses.
• Argue motions before New York State and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions.
• Handle matters through various stages of commercial litigation.
• Assist with trial preparation and proceedings.

Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of experience in general commercial litigation.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to practice law in New York.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience practicing in New York State and federal courts.
• Experience with real estate and finance matters preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Competitive salary of $250,000–$290,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters.
• New York office-based position.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.