Senior Litigation Associate

William Vaughn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

William Vaughn in New York City seeks an experienced Real Estate Litigation Associate to join our growing practice. We handle sophisticated matters for prominent real estate clients, with a direct approach to client service and lasting attorney relationships.

The Real Estate Litigation Associate will advise on disputes involving commercial properties, contractual obligations, and ownership interests, participating in all litigation stages from evaluation to resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Substantive experience with disputes involving real estate or commercial property.
• Strong familiarity with New York litigation practice and procedure.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage important components of complex matters.
• Strong organization, judgment and attention to detail.
• A practical approach to counseling clients and resolving disputes.
• Experience at a law firm known for sophisticated litigation or real estate work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential claims, defenses and litigation risks.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with clients and senior attorneys.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents.
• Oversee discovery, document review and electronic discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony.
• Appear at conferences, hearings, mediations and other proceedings.
• Negotiate resolutions that account for legal and business considerations.
• Maintain clear and responsive communication with clients.
• Take increasing ownership of matters and client relationships.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communication

Oral advocacy

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Job description

We are a top New York City law firm seeking an experienced Real Estate Litigation Associate to join our growing practice. We handle sophisticated matters for prominent real estate clients and are known for the quality of our legal work, direct approach to client service and long standing relationships with our attorneys and clients.

The Real Estate Litigation Associate will advise clients on disputes involving commercial properties, contractual obligations, ownership interests and other complex real estate matters. This attorney will participate in every stage of the litigation process, from evaluating claims and developing strategy through discovery, motion practice, negotiation and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential claims, defenses and litigation risks
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with clients and senior attorneys
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs and other substantive legal documents
• Oversee discovery, document review and electronic discovery processes
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
• Appear at conferences, hearings, mediations and other proceedings
• Negotiate resolutions that account for legal and business considerations
• Maintain clear and responsive communication with clients
• Take increasing ownership of matters and client relationships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
• Substantive experience with disputes involving real estate or commercial property
• Strong familiarity with New York litigation practice and procedure
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage important components of complex matters
• Strong organization, judgment and attention to detail
• A practical approach to counseling clients and resolving disputes
• Experience at a law firm known for sophisticated litigation or real estate work is preferred