Litigation Associate — Complex Commercial Disputes (New York)

King Recruiting Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated commercial disputes and advise on litigation strategy and risk management, working closely with clients.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, active New York Bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience with a strong academic record. Large law firm background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice.
• Gain meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Develop experience in contentious matters and strategic risk-management counseling.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and litigation strategies.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build your practice in a collaborative environment that values excellent legal analysis, writing, judgment and development.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution including strategy, pleadings, discovery, motions and depositions.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal drafting

Deposition experience

Legal research

Pleadings and motions

Trial exposure

Client counseling

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission NY

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated commercial disputes and advise on litigation strategy and risk management, working closely with clients.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, active New York Bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience with a strong academic record. Large law firm background is preferred.