Mid-Level Litigation Associate - New York, NY

Fox Rothschild LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP in New York, NY seeks a Litigation Associate with five to seven years of experience to join our commercial litigation team. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of general commercial litigation.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and New York license; strong research, writing, and deposition skills; and experience in NY state and federal courts. Large firm experience is highly preferred, with opportunities to work on real estate and finance matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required and NY license to practice.
• Experience in general commercial litigation across all phases.
• Strong research and writing skills with an excellent academic record.
• Experience in NY State and federal courts.
• Experience drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience with real estate and finance matters preferred.
• Trial experience a plus but not required.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support across all phases of commercial disputes.
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, and coordinate depositions.
• Represent clients in NY state and federal courts as needed.

Skills

Strong research and writing

General commercial litigation

NY state & federal courts

Pleadings & discovery

Motions

Depositions

Real estate & finance matters (pref)

Trial experience (plus)

Large law firm exp (preferred)

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Description:

Fox Rothschild has an opening in the New York, NY office for a Litigation Associate with five to seven years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.

• Experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.

• Experience in New York State and federal courts.

• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.

• Experience drafting and arguing motions.

• Experience taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions.

• Experience with real estate and finance matters preferred.

• Trial experience a plus but not required.

• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position applies to New York City. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $250,000 - $280,000.

• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com). (https://www.foxrothschild.com/careers-for-attorneys/compensation-benefits)

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail] .