Litigation Associate

Ascendion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique litigation firm in Manhattan is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience to join their team. The successful candidate will handle diverse commercial litigation cases, work alongside leadership, and benefit from a supportive environment with growth opportunities. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus based on performance

PTO: 2 weeks + 5 personal days (increases after 3 years)

Life & Disability insurance fully paid by the firm

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Real estate experience preferred but not required.
• Reliable and driven attorney eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of commercial litigation including contract claims.
• Participate in general commercial matters.

Skills

Strong writing

Research

Courtroom skills

Job description

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This range is provided by Ascendion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Litigation Associate | $130K–$180K | NYC (On-Site)

A boutique litigation firm in Manhattan is hiring a Litigation Associate (2+ years’ experience) to join a growing, tight-knit team.

This firm handles a wide range of commercial litigation, including:

• Contract claims
• General commercial matters

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of litigation experience (real estate experience is a plus, not required)
• Strong writing, research, and courtroom skills
• A reliable, driven attorney who’s ready to grow with the team

What’s Offered:

Bonus: Annual discretionary bonus based on performance

PTO: 2 weeks + 5 personal days (increases after 3 years)

️ Life & Disability: Fully paid by the firm

Why Attorneys Stay:

• You’ll work directly with leadership that truly values and invests in its people
• Nearly zero turnover—people stay because they’re happy
• Compensation is competitive
• These are growth roles, not backfills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Real Estate, Law Practice, and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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