Litigation Associate

Jobot; Village of Stewart Manor (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in New York seeks an attorney with 1-5 years of commercial litigation experience to manage pleadings, motions, discovery, and client interactions under attorney supervision.

You will draft pleadings, conduct legal research, participate in depositions and court appearances, and collaborate with a team on high-profile cases. Benefits include 401(k) matching, health/dental/vision, paid time off, parental leave, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar licensure in the state are required.
• 1-5 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Proficient in motion practice, legal research, and legal writing.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation matters, including factual investigations, legal research, drafting key court documents, depositions, and client communications.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, reports, and other legal documents.
• Conduct extensive, complex legal research and prepare legal memoranda.
• Participate in court appearances, presenting arguments and evidence clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on high-profile and complex cases.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Maintain client relationships and address legal concerns and needs; contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral and written communication

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in the state

Job description

Job details:

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colleen Gormley

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain hands‑on experience in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, court appearances, depositions, and client interaction within the commercial litigation space.

Why join us?

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation matters, including conducting factual investigations, legal research, drafting key court documents, participating in depositions, and communicating with clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, reports, and other legal documents.
• Conduct extensive, complex legal research and prepare legal memoranda.
• Participate in court appearances, presenting arguments and evidence clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys on high-profile and complex cases.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Maintain client relationships and work directly with clients to address their legal concerns and needs.
• Contribute to business and client development activities.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the state.
• 1-5 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Proficient in motion practice, legal research, and legal writing.
• Exceptional analytical skills and a strong understanding of commercial law.
• Proven track record of managing complex litigation matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Experience in client and business development activities is a plus.

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