Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney to join its highly regarded commercial litigation team in New York City. You will represent clients in complex commercial disputes, manage all stages of litigation, and collaborate with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategies.

Applicants must be admitted to the New York Bar, have 3+ years of commercial and business litigation experience, strong courtroom skills, and a track record of persuasive research and writing.

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar license is required.
• 3+ years of commercial and business litigation experience.
• Strong courtroom experience and litigation skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial and business litigation matters.
• Handle breach of contract, partnership disputes, business torts, and related cases.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motions.
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, and trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys and clients.
• Deliver exceptional client service while managing multiple matters.

Skills

NY Bar license

Courtroom experience

Litigation experience 3+ years

Legal research & writing

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Pay:

$155,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly regarded commercial litigation team handling sophisticated, high-impact business disputes.
• Work on complex cases for a diverse portfolio of business clients across a wide range of industries.
• Gain hands-on responsibility managing cases through every phase of litigation.
• Collaborate with experienced litigators in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Grow your litigation career with meaningful mentorship and long-term advancement opportunities.

Location:

New York City, NY. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in a premier legal market, offering exposure to sophisticated commercial litigation matters.

Note:

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New York and have at least 3 years of commercial and business litigation experience.

About Us

We are a collaborative law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel and practical business solutions to our clients. Our attorneys work on sophisticated litigation matters in a supportive environment that values teamwork, professional development, and outstanding client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in commercial and business litigation matters.
• Handle breach of contract, partnership disputes, business torts, and other complex commercial litigation cases.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, document production, depositions, and motion practice.
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, and trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Develop litigation strategies while working closely with clients and senior attorneys.
• Deliver exceptional client service while managing multiple active matters.

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar license required.
• 3+ years of commercial and business litigation experience.
• Courtroom experience required.
• Experience managing all phases of pre-trial discovery.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll work on challenging commercial litigation matters that offer significant responsibility and professional growth. Our team values collaboration, mentorship, and providing attorneys with meaningful opportunities to develop their litigation skills while making a real impact for clients.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance