Litigation Associate Attorney

10X Recruiting Partners; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship support

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

10X Recruiting Partners is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for its Albany office. This position offers a chance to support business litigation from inception to resolution, emphasizing high-quality legal work in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have 2-10 years of experience, strong legal writing abilities, and be admitted to the New York State Bar. Join a firm that values mentorship and professional development, with excellent retention and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy development.
• Manage discovery processes, including e-discovery and document review.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Motion practice

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

Job Details

A respected and growing regional law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Albany office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to work on business litigation matters in a collaborative environment that values professional development, mentorship, and high-quality legal work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy development
• Manage discovery processes, including e-discovery and document review
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Collaborate closely with partners, colleagues, and clients on litigation strategy
• Maintain strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
• Ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively within a team
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar required

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Exposure to sophisticated business disputes in state and federal courts
• Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced attorneys with strong mentorship support
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture with excellent attorney retention
• Long-term growth opportunities within a thriving and expanding office
• Emphasis on quality legal work and client service