Associate Attorney - Business and Commercial Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an ambitious attorney with 1-3 years of experience for an Associate position with the Business and Commercial Litigation Team in Buffalo, New York. This role involves representing clients across various industries in state and federal courts nationwide. The position offers immediate, direct client contact.

Duties

• Represent clients in business and commercial litigation matters.
• Engage in legal research and writing.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Participate in court proceedings and negotiations.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong communication and legal advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical and writing abilities.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• New York bar license or pending admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical plans including Highmark BCBS PPO/POS options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 401(k) with safe harbor contribution and profit sharing.
• Term Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital, and Accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health support.
• Legal work discount program.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.