New York Commercial Litigation Associate — Strategic Disputes

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in New York, NY, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with a strong commercial litigation background to handle sophisticated disputes and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of substantive experience, active New York Bar admission, and a track record in both state and federal courts, including depositions, pleadings, and motions.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 3-6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Strong background handling matters in New York state and federal courts.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and other motions.
• Hands-on involvement taking and defending depositions.
• Draft, brief, and argue motions.
• Background advising clients regarding risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and complex commercial matters.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills, supported by a strong academic record.
• Trial exposure is a plus, but not required.
• Prior large law firm practice is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial disputes in a sophisticated litigation practice.
• Gain meaningful responsibility across all stages of litigation.
• Develop experience in both contentious matters and strategic risk-management counseling.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on significant business disputes and litigation strategies.
• Advise clients not only on active disputes, but also on risk mitigation and practical business solutions.
• Build your practice in a collaborative environment that values excellent legal analysis, strong writing, sound judgment, and professional development.
• Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and negotiation.

Skills

Top-tier JD

New York Bar Admission

Commercial litigation 3-6 yrs

Litigation in NY state & federal

Pleadings & motions

Depositions

Drafting & brief writing

Risk mitigation & dispute resolution

Legal research & writing

Trial exposure

Large law firm background

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in New York, NY, seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with a strong commercial litigation background to handle sophisticated disputes and advise clients on litigation strategy and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of substantive experience, active New York Bar admission, and a track record in both state and federal courts, including depositions, pleadings, and motions.