Senior Litigation Associate / Counsel

Berger Fink LLP; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 215.000 - 275.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Berger Fink LLP in Forest Hills, NY, seeks a Senior Litigation Associate or Counsel to join our rapidly growing commercial litigation boutique specializing in real estate and business disputes. Hybrid work model blending remote and in-office responsibilities.

You will lead complex cases, manage discovery, draft pleadings, and advocate in court, while maintaining a collegial culture that supports work-life balance. Requires 8+ years of experience, NY bar, and strong writing skills.

Formación

• 8+ years of substantive commercial litigation experience.
• Specialization in real estate litigation or commercial contract disputes preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical ability, and precise writing.
• Bar admission in New York in good standing.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage complex litigation matters with limited supervision.
• Appear in court for substantive motions and appellate arguments.
• Draft pleadings, motions, appellate briefs, and memoranda.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and coordinate with opposing counsel.
• Oversee complex written and electronic discovery strategies.

Conocimientos

Case management

Advocacy

Drafting

Client relations

Discovery

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Precise writing

Descripción del empleo

Berger Fink LLP is a rapidly growing commercial litigation boutique specializing in real estate and business disputes. We are seeking a Senior Litigation Associate or Counsel to join our team.

We foster a collegial atmosphere that values both professional excellence and a balanced life. If you want to do meaningful work while helping us build a collaborative culture, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Case Management: Lead and manage complex litigation and novel legal matters with direction but limited supervision.
• Advocacy: Handle court appearances on substantive motions and appellate arguments.
• Drafting: Produce high-quality pleadings, motions, appellate briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Client Relations: Act as a primary point of contact for clients and effectively manage relationships with opposing counsel.
• Discovery: Oversee and execute complex written discovery and electronic discovery strategies.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 8+ years of substantive commercial litigation practice.
• Specialization: Strong background in real estate litigation or commercial contract disputes is highly preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional legal research, analytical capability, and precise writing skills.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in New York.
• Salary Range: $215,000 to $275,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Work Structure: Hybrid schedule (flexible blending of remote and in-office work at our Forest Hills location).
• Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (PTO).

To learn more about our team and practice areas, visit us at www.bergerfink.com.