Senior Commercial Litigation Associate

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Jobot is a prestigious Am Law 100 firm seeking an experienced commercial litigator to join a growing practice in New York. The role targets attorneys with 5–10 years of experience who will own complex matters from inception through resolution and collaborate with partners and clients.

You will handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, and expert discovery while mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to business development in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• General commercial litigation experience.
• Strong state and federal court experience.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, discovery disputes, motion practice, and expert discovery.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to independently manage substantive litigation matters.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.
• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active bar admission in the attorney's resident or affiliated office jurisdiction.
• Candidates with government litigation experience who are interested in transitioning to private practice are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive aspects of complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
• Lead and manage fact and expert discovery, including depositions and document discovery.
• Develop and implement e-discovery strategies and manage discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with expert witness preparation.
• Identify and address discovery issues and disputes.
• Work closely with partners and clients on case strategy, legal analysis, and matter management.
• Manage competing priorities, deadlines, and multiple matters with strong judgment and organization.
• Delegate work to and mentor junior associates while effectively managing matters both independently and as part of a team.
• Participate in client development and business development initiatives as appropriate.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Oral Advocacy

Client Service

Team Leadership

Independent Judgment

Mentoring juniors

Bar admission

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Job details

Join a prestigious Am Law 100 firm and take on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial litigation matters with a nationally recognized team.

Salary: $300,000 - $330,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an established, nationally recognized law firm with a sophisticated commercial litigation practice representing businesses and organizations in high-stakes disputes. Our attorneys handle complex matters in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and other forums, with a practical, strategic approach focused on achieving meaningful results for clients.

Our litigation team works across industries and jurisdictions, handling matters that require strong legal judgment, exceptional writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to take ownership of substantive work. The firm offers a collaborative environment where experienced attorneys have meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to play a significant role in complex litigation.

Why join us?

• Sophisticated Litigation: Work on complex commercial disputes involving significant legal and business issues.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of substantive matters, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and case strategy.
• Client Exposure: Work directly with partners and clients and play an active role in developing litigation strategies.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility, mentor junior attorneys, and develop professionally.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced litigators in a team-oriented environment while maintaining the autonomy to manage your own matters.
• Competitive Compensation: $315,000 - $335,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid Flexibility: The firm currently operates under a hybrid work model.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced commercial litigator to join a sophisticated and growing litigation practice. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney with 5-10 years of experience who is comfortable taking ownership of complex matters and wants meaningful responsibility in both case management and client-facing work.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling litigation from inception through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and working with fact and expert witnesses. Candidates should be equally comfortable working independently and collaborating with senior attorneys and clients to develop and execute litigation strategy.

What You'll Do

• Manage substantive aspects of complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
• Lead and manage fact and expert discovery, including depositions and document discovery.
• Develop and implement e-discovery strategies and manage discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with expert witness preparation.
• Identify and address discovery issues and disputes.
• Work closely with partners and clients on case strategy, legal analysis, and matter management.
• Manage competing priorities, deadlines, and multiple matters with strong judgment and organization.
• Delegate work to and mentor junior associates while effectively managing matters both independently and as part of a team.
• Participate in client development and business development initiatives as appropriate.

What We're Looking For

• General commercial litigation experience.
• Strong state and federal court experience.
• Demonstrated experience with depositions, discovery, discovery disputes, motion practice, and expert discovery.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent judgment and the ability to independently manage substantive litigation matters.
• Strong interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.
• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active bar admission in the attorney's resident or affiliated office jurisdiction.
• Candidates with government litigation experience who are interested in transitioning to private practice are also encouraged to apply.

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