Litigation Associate

Success Matcher Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 215,000 - 415,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Matcher Recruitment is partnering with a top-tier commercial litigation firm in New York to recruit a Litigation Associate with 2–7 years of experience to handle complex commercial matters.

You will work on disputes for Fortune 500 clients across financial services, technology, and real estate, with the firm’s emphasis on aggressive and innovative trial-ready strategies.

Qualifications

• Bar admission to New York is required.
• 2–7 years of litigation experience is required.
• Experience at an Am Law 200 firm is preferred.
• J.D. from an accredited law school with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience in financial services, technology, or real estate matters is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters for plaintiffs and defendants.
• Represent clients in high-profile cases with strategic, aggressive advocacy.
• Contribute to bankruptcy/restructuring and real estate transactional practice efforts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Commercial litigation

New York Bar

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

New York Bar admission

GPA 3.0

Job description

Success Matcher Recruitment is partnering with a top-tier commercial litigation firm renowned for its creative, aggressive litigators and willingness to take on the toughest cases. Our client is a powerhouse that represents Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and major investment firms across financial services, technology, and real estate.

This firm distinguishes itself by being always trial-ready. They do not just manage cases; they outthink and outflank opponents to win. If you are a litigator who thrives on high-stakes challenges and innovative legal strategies, this is the environment for you.

The Role: We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 2–7 years of experience to join the New York team. You will work on complex commercial litigation matters, complemented by the firm’s exceptionally strong bankruptcy/restructuring and real estate transactional practices. You will represent both plaintiffs and defendants in a culture that values aggressive and innovative approaches.

Requirements

Bar Admission: Must be admitted to the New York Bar.

Experience: 2 to 7 years of litigation experience is required.

Background: Must have prior experience at an Am Law 200 firm.

Education: J.D. from an accredited law school with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Practice Areas: Experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in financial services, technology, or real estate is highly preferred.

Why Join?

High-Profile Work: Handle challenging commercial cases for major industry players.

Trial Experience: Join a firm with extensive courtroom experience that is actually trial-ready.

Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $215k - $415k based on experience.