Strategic Commercial Disputes Associate - NY (Hybrid)

KLA Industries; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Bonus structure

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. seeks a Business & Commercial Disputes Associate Attorney in New York, NY. The role offers hybrid work and a path to handling sophisticated commercial disputes for leading clients.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, superb advocacy skills, and the ability to manage all stages from discovery through trial. Attainable through a collaborative, high-caliber environment at an AmLaw 100 firm.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing (or ability to be admitted promptly).
• 3–5 years substantive experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience managing complex business disputes and drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Capable in managing all phases of discovery, including e-discovery coordination.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive work on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and summary judgment briefs.
• Manage key aspects of discovery including written discovery and document production.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Support trial preparation including witness preparation and exhibit management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical abilities

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in New York

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. seeks a Business & Commercial Disputes Associate Attorney in New York, NY. The role offers hybrid work and a path to handling sophisticated commercial disputes for leading clients.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, superb advocacy skills, and the ability to manage all stages from discovery through trial. Attainable through a collaborative, high-caliber environment at an AmLaw 100 firm.