Litigation And Trial Practice Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Litigation and Trial Practice Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The ideal candidate should possess general commercial litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong interpersonal skills.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Assist in all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
• Participate in case strategy sessions and provide legal analysis and advice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 2-4 years of experience in litigation, preferably with a focus on commercial litigation.
• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Case management.
• Trial preparation.
• Client communication.
• Negotiation.
• Analytical thinking.
• Time management.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

This Southern firm merged its way onto the New York scene. Now, with a New York-savvy full-service practice, this firm is competitive with many of the bigger firms in Manhattan, especially with respect to its tax practice. Although this firm does not offer the top of the line in terms of intra-office technology, it is consistently ranked as one of the most positive places to work with a law degree!