Litigation Associate

Whitman Advisory Job Community; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in New York City is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to handle sophisticated matters. The successful candidate will manage cases independently, support senior counsel, draft motions and pleadings, attend depositions, and represent clients in court, arbitrations, and appeals.

Applicants must have 4+ years of experience in commercial litigation and hold active NY and NJ bar admissions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Active NY and NJ bar admissions.
• Strong knowledge of CPLR and federal rules.
• Proficiency in e-discovery and legal research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated commercial matters.
• Independently handle cases and support senior counsel.
• Draft substantive motions and pleadings.
• Attend depositions.
• Represent clients in court, arbitrations, and appeals.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client counseling

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

jobs Verified: 19 May 2026 Manhattan, NY

Litigation Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

Whitman Advisory Job Community

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Manhattan, NY

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4+ years of experience in commercial litigation; Active NY and NJ bar admission.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Litigation Associate ($180k-$225k)

Category: Jobs

Organiser: Whitman Advisory Job Community

Description: A respected law firm in New York City is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to handle sophisticated commercial matters. The successful candidate will manage cases independently, support senior counsel, draft substantive motions and pleadings, attend depositions, and represent clients in court, arbitrations, and appeals.

Eligibility: Applicants must have 4+ years of experience in commercial litigation and hold active bar admissions in both New York and New Jersey. Strong knowledge of CPLR, federal rules, and e-discovery is required, alongside excellent research and communication skills.

Deadline: Not specified

Location: Manhattan, NY

Fees: None

Application Link: Not specified

Contact Information: Marie San Jose (Strategic Talent Partner via LinkedIn)