Litigation Associate Attorney (NY)

Vogrinc Search Group; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 230.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddisb

401(k)

529 college savings plan

Paid parental leave

Backup child and elder care support

Family-building benefits

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in New York to join a prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm. The role focuses on sophisticated commercial disputes, with close client collaboration on strategy and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active New York Bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience in NY state and federal courts. Large law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Formación

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active NY Bar admission in good standing.
• 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in NY state and federal courts.
• Drafting and responding to pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting, briefing, and arguing motions.
• Risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and complex commercial matters.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Trial exposure; large law firm experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice.
• Gain responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Develop experience in contentious matters and strategic risk‑management counseling.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and clients on significant disputes and strategies.
• Advise clients on active disputes and on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build a practice in a collaborative environment with strong analysis, writing and judgment.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution: strategy, pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, negotiation.

Educación

JD from a top-tier law school

Descripción del empleo

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.