Litigation Associate Attorney (NY)

Genie Matthews and Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

An AmLaw 100 national law firm in New York is seeking a Litigation Associate with a strong commercial litigation background to handle sophisticated disputes and work closely with clients on strategy and risk management.

The role offers exposure to New York state and federal courts, opportunities to draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, and develop a book of business within a collaborative culture that values rigorous analysis and clear writing.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics.
• Active New York Bar admission in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in New York state and federal courts.
• Draft, respond to pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Hands-on deposition experience.
• Draft, brief, and argue motions.
• Advising on risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and complex matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Trial exposure is a plus; large firm background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated practice.
• Take meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Gain experience in contentious matters and risk-management counseling.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and clients on disputes.
• Advise clients on active disputes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Build a practice in a team-focused environment emphasizing analysis and writing.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy, pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and negotiations.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Drafting pleadings & motions

Depositions

Legal research & writing

Trial exposure (a plus)

Big law background preferred

Education

Top-tier law school JD

New York Bar admission

Job description

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: New York, NY

A prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join its New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a strong commercial litigation background to handle sophisticated disputes and work closely with clients on both litigation strategy and risk management.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
• 3-6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience

• A strong background handling matters in New York state and federal courts
• Demonstrated ability to draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and other motions
• Hands‑on involvement taking and defending depositions
• The ability to draft, brief, and argue motions
• A background advising clients regarding risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and complex commercial matters
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills, supported by a strong academic record
• Trial exposure is a plus, but not required
• Prior large law firm practice is strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice
• Gain meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation
• Develop experience in both contentious matters and strategic risk‑management counseling
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and litigation strategies
• Advise clients not only on active disputes, but also on risk mitigation and practical business solutions
• Build your practice in a collaborative environment that values excellent legal analysis, strong writing, sound judgment, and professional development

• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and negotiation

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to join a sophisticated complex, high-stakes commercial disputes practice known for its deep bench, strong client relationships, and supportive culture. The practice emphasizes professional development, hands‑on litigation experience, and meaningful client engagement. For driven attorneys seeking to advance their career in a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow a book of business, this role provides an ideal platform for long-term success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual base salary range of $230,000-$250,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k); 529 college savings plan; paid parental leave; backup child and elder care support; family-building benefits; an employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.