Mid-Level Litigation Associate - Westchester County (Hybrid; Exclusive Search)

Lord Gurman & Lewis; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A modern law firm in New York is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate with approximately six years of litigation experience. The role involves managing litigation matters, handling regulatory issues, and producing high-quality legal documentation. The firm offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $175,000, a discretionary bonus, and robust benefits including healthcare and a 401(k). This position supports a hybrid work schedule, requiring three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Approximately six years of litigation experience required.
• Capability to manage litigation cases independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent legal writing skills with a writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle regulatory and administrative matters, including Article 78 proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation management

Legal writing

Tech-savvy

Education

New York bar admission

Tools

AI practice-management platforms

Job description

Mid-Level Litigation Associate - Westchester County (Hybrid; Exclusive Search)

Posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

This role offers a competitive base salary range provided by Lord Gurman & Lewis:

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Lord Gurman & Lewis.

Recruiting Manager with Lord Gurman & Lewis (Legal Recruiting/Search and Placement/Headhunting)

We have been exclusively retained by an early-stage, innovative law firm which seeks to hire an experienced litigator (about six or more years of litigation experience) who can work independently and is tech savvy. The firm has a strong client base in one of the most complex and fast-moving regulatory environments, and matters in this role include litigation, administrative proceedings, and regulatory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including strategy, discovery, motion practice, and client communications
• Handle regulatory and administrative matters, including Article 78 proceedings
• Draft high-quality pleadings, briefs, and regulatory submissions in a complex, highly regulated space
• Maintain up-to-date understanding and advise on evolving statutes, regulations, and agency guidance
• Work closely with the founder: receive direction and execute independently

What the Firm Seeks

• Experienced litigation attorney (approximately six or more years of experience)
• Ideally exposure to Article 78 proceedings
• Experience managing cases independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent legal writing skills (writing sample required)
• Tech-savvy and ideally using modern practice tools (AI, practice-management platforms, evolving research methods)
• New York bar admission required

What the Firm Offers

• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Base salary is $150,000 to $175,000 (depending on experience)
• Discretionary bonus
• Origination credit for business
• Healthcare, dental, vision and 401(k)
• A modern, tech-forward practice in a highly specialized and growing regulatory niche
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office (Westchester County) / 2 days remote

Qualified candidates should email a copy of their resume to [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice