Litigation Associate

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of experience in complex commercial litigation to join its New York City office. This position offers the opportunity to manage diverse litigation matters independently while also working alongside a collaborative and experienced legal team. The role requires court appearances, client interaction, and strategic case management across both state and federal forums.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of complex commercial litigation

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda

• Handle discovery, including drafting, responding, and managing discovery disputes

• Conduct and defend depositions

• Appear in state and federal court proceedings as well as arbitrations

• Provide day-to-day case management and strategic legal counsel

• Maintain professional communication with clients and internal teams

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in commercial litigation

• Experience handling litigation in New York State courts

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on legal matters

• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple active cases

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active admission to the New York State Bar

Skills:

• Superior academic credentials

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Strong oral communication and client-relations abilities

• Proficient in litigation procedures and case strategy

• High attention to detail and sound judgment

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a supportive, high-quality-of-life firm environment

• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds

• Full range of standard law firm benefits (specifics to be provided during hiring process)

This is a full-service law firm that provides a complete and diversified range of services to help our business and individual clients deal with their important legal matters.