Commercial Litigation/Bankruptcy/Secured Transactions Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation/Bankruptcy/Secured Transactions Associate Attorney in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in general commercial law and litigation, focusing on insolvency matters, including consumer and commercial collections, contract and business disputes, liquidations, workouts, reorganizations, and secured lending. This role offers a hybrid work schedule.

Duties

• Manage litigation files independently.
• Resolve legal disputes through in-court litigation and negotiation.
• Draft and research legal documents with precision.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial law and litigation.
• Familiarity with UCC, CPLR, and Bankruptcy Code preferred.
• Admission in New York required; federal admission preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms.
• High-level organizational skills for prioritizing workload.
• Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high performance standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.

This law firm was founded over nine decades ago to serve the financial community. Their areas of practice include litigation, family law, personal injury, real estate, land use planning, banking, insurance defense, intellectual property, and more. The firm is located in New York.