Associate needed for New York City office

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm is actively seeking highly qualified law school graduates and judicial clerks for associate positions across multiple U.S. offices. Lateral candidates should have commercial litigation experience, including handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings, and managing document review. In-court experience is preferred, but not a requirement. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally and work with a dynamic litigation team.

Location:

• New York City

Duties:

• Manage discovery, including overseeing document review and production.
• Take and defend depositions in commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other key litigation documents.
• Assist in trial preparation and legal strategy development.
• Participate in hearings, motions, and case management conferences.
• Provide support throughout the litigation process, from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategies and trial presentations.

Requirements:

• Experience in commercial litigation, including discovery, depositions, and document review.
• In-court experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong academic credentials and legal writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bar admission in the jurisdiction of the office or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Bar admission in the jurisdiction of interest (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in handling discovery and document review.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to draft litigation documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

A leading firm with a hallowed reputation in both general commercial litigation and appellate litigation, this firm is on an upward trajectory that shows no signs of stopping. This firm is currently representing several leading technology and other companies in ongoing litigation in high-profile cases. Meanwhile, this firm is committed to exposing associates to the complexities of these high-stakes cases as well ? current lawyers note that the firm is quick to entrust junior associates with substantive responsibility. This firm is an excellent choice for a driven, ambitious self-starter.