Litigation Partner

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Collaborative environment

Flexible work schedule

Generous PTO

Job summary

Jobot, a premier NYC real estate firm, seeks a Partner or Senior Counsel for its Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation team. The role demands a JD, active bar, and 10+ years of trial experience to lead complex litigation, advise clients, and drive strategy with a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will mentor junior attorneys, engage in business development, and represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation, while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• 10+ years of trial practice with a proven track record.
• Ability to develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation cases from strategy through trial, settlement, and appeal.
• Advise clients on complex litigation matters to protect their interests.
• Collaborate with attorneys to develop winning litigation strategies.
• Represent the firm and clients in court, arbitration, and mediation.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with high-quality service.
• Engage in business development, including networking, seminars, and conferences.
• Mentor and develop junior attorneys.

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation strategy

Negotiation

Client relationships

Leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Communication

Ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Job description

Job details

Salary: $200,000 - $400,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client, a premier NYC real estate firm with over 50 years of service, is seeking to add a Partner or Senior Counsel to join their Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation team.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Collaborative, friendly environment
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous PTO

Responsibilities

1. Taking the lead in litigation cases, managing all aspects from strategy development, discovery, trial, settlement negotiations, and appeal.
2. Providing expert legal advice to clients on complex litigation matters, ensuring their interests are protected.
3. Collaborating with a team of attorneys to develop and implement winning litigation strategies.
4. Representing the firm and its clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
5. Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services.
6. Participating in business development activities, including networking events, seminars, and conferences.
7. Mentoring and developing junior attorneys, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
3. Minimum of 10 years of experience in trial practice, with a proven track record of success in complex litigation cases.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
5. Exceptional negotiation skills, with the ability to resolve disputes favorably.
6. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal arguments clearly and persuasively.
8. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop junior attorneys.
9. Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
10. Willingness to participate in business development activities.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.