NYC Commercial Litigation Associate (3–4 yrs)

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC is seeking an associate with 3–4 years of experience in commercial and business litigation to handle a broad range of disputes in our New York City office. The ideal candidate has courtroom experience, can manage all phases of pre-trial discovery, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and coordinate document production; trial experience is a strong plus.

Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of commercial and business litigation experience.
• Pre-trial discovery including drafting pleadings and depositions.
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional writing and oral communication.
• New York bar admission is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract and partnership disputes.
• Manage all phases of pre-trial discovery, pleadings, and document production.
• Engage in depositions and trial preparation; actual trial experience is a strong plus.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Courtroom experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to NY Bar

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC is seeking an associate with 3–4 years of experience in commercial and business litigation to handle a broad range of disputes in our New York City office. The ideal candidate has courtroom experience, can manage all phases of pre-trial discovery, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and coordinate document production; trial experience is a strong plus.

Candidates must be admitted to the New York Bar.