Mid-Level Commercial & E-Discovery Litigation Associate

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in New York, NY seeks a litigation attorney with 3–5 years of experience to handle a diverse caseload. The role involves research, drafting motions, negotiating discovery disputes, and taking depositions. Bar admission in NY or a resident/affiliated office is required.

The firm supports a hybrid work arrangement and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Candidate will manage all phases of commercial litigation, work independently or as part of a team, and must

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with bar admission in NY or resident state.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in general commercial litigation.
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Navigate and manage all aspects of discovery disputes.
• Conduct and manage fact and expert discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage litigation independently or as a team with sound judgment.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting motions & briefs

Discovery management

Depositions

Litigation strategy

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Time management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

e-discovery software

Legal research databases

Job description

Overview

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including disputes, fact and expert discovery, and e-discovery strategy and processes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage litigation matters independently or as part of a team.
• The firm currently operates under a hybrid work policy.

Posting details

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in litigation and will be responsible for handling a diverse caseload, providing legal counsel, and representing clients in various legal matters.

We work seamlessly across office lines and are open to considering experienced candidates in any Kelley Drye office but have a strong preference for the candidate to be based in New York, NY. Please note, Bar admission is required in an attorney's resident and/or affiliated office.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.

Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.

Navigate and manage all aspects of discovery disputes.

Conduct and manage all fact and expert discovery, including all aspects of e-discovery strategy and processes.

Take and defend depositions

Manage litigation independently or as a team and exercise excellent judgment and communication skills

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.

Strong analytical abilities, excellent client-relations skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Excellent research, writing and oral advocacy skills.

Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks and deadlines effectively.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Top academic credentials and a JD from an accredited law school.

Bar admission is required in an attorney's resident and/or affiliated office.

Kelley Drye offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our comprehensive benefits program helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle, achieve financial security, and address your personal and family needs. Programs include health benefits, life insurance and disability income protection, paid parental leave, retirement savings and planning, college coaching, child and elder care offerings, and more. We currently have a hybrid work policy.

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in New York City if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology) for example. New York Salary Range: Low: $275,000 - High: $305,000.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)