Litigation Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Administrative support

Diversity and inclusion

Collaborative environment

Compensation growth

Job summary

Romano Law PLLC seeks a senior Litigation Partner to join and grow our practice. Candidates bring 10+ years in commercial litigation, a portable book of business of at least $500K, and leadership in drafting pleadings, discovery documents, and motions.

You will report to the Litigation Chair, supervise a team, and have significant client contact with growth opportunities for the firm. Compensation reflects experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Deep experience across all aspects of litigation.
• Portable book of business of at least $500K.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a litigation practice group.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, and motions.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, and staff on your team.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Litigation

Leadership

Client development

Team supervision

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 business of at least $500,000.
• A natural leader, experienced in drafting pleadings, discovery documents, and motions.
• Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
• An efficient and effective plain-English communicator.
• Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
• Motivated to 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 depositions as a first or second chair.
• A real passion for being a litigator.
• A great sense of humor and litigation deadlines do not phase you.
• Experience litigating copyright, trademark, or employment matters (a plus, not required).

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, take depositions and 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 exceptional lawyers.
• 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 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).