Litigation Partner

Romano Law; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Romano Law seeks a senior Litigation Partner to join our firm and help grow our practice in New York. Ideal candidates bring a decade of experience litigating commercial disputes and a portable book of business sufficient to contribute to our growth.

You will lead by example, draft pleadings, supervise teams, and maintain strong client relationships. A firm with a collaborative culture and aggressive growth goals awaits the right attorney.

Qualifications

• Senior attorney with at least 10 years of experience in litigating commercial disputes.
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or UK, with a portable book of business of at least $500,000.
• Strong drafting, discovery, and motion skills.
• Proactive, thorough and highly accountable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and revise pleadings, discovery, motions and deliver practical advice.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Attend court conferences, take depositions and argue motions as skills grow.
• Lead by example with work ethic, feedback, and positive attitude.
• Maintain significant client contact and contribute to client development.
• Help drive the growth of the firm and develop your own book of business.

Skills

Litigation

Leadership

Client development

Plain-English communication

Job description

LITIGATION PARTNER

Job Description

We are seeking a senior Litigation Partner to join our firm and help grow our practice. Ideal candidates bring deep experience across all aspects of litigation, a portable book of business (minimum $500K) and an interest in working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

YOU ARE:

• A stellar attorney with at least 10 full years of experience litigating commercial disputes.
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or UK, with a portable book of businessof at least $500,000.
• A natural leader, experienced in drafting pleadings, discovery documents, and motions.
• Practical,preparedand resourceful with excellent people skills.
• An efficient and effectiveplain-Englishcommunicator.
• Conscientious,thoroughand highly accountable.
• Motivatedto learn and improve. Receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients (and team)well-informed.

YOU HAVE:

• Been involved in document production and understand how the process works.
• Attended court conferences and depositionsasa firstorsecondchair.
• Arealpassion for being a litigator.
• A great senseof humor and litigation deadlines do not phase you.
• Experience litigating copyright, trademark, or employment matters (a plus, notrequired).

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to our Litigation Chair.
• Draft, review and revise pleadings, discovery, motions and deliver practical advice.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Attend court conferences, takedepositionsand argue motions, as your skills grow.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
• Have significant client contact.
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.
• Continue to develop your own book of business and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptionallawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law. We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members. We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation –$250,000 – $750,000or more(based on experience,book of business, and performance).