Senior Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented and driven senior litigation associate to join its growing practice in New York, NY. This role offers exposure to a wide range of litigation matters across industries, providing opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have experience in both state and federal courts and will be adept at developing litigation strategies and managing the litigation process.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Navigate and manage all aspects of discovery disputes.
• Conduct and manage all fact and expert discovery, including e-discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage litigation independently or as part of a team.
• Delegate to and supervise junior associates efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in general commercial litigation.
• Experience managing e-discovery processes and navigating discovery disputes.
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent client-relations skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bar admission is required in the attorney's resident and/or affiliated office.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the attorney's resident and/or affiliated office.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Life insurance and disability income protection.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings and planning.
• College coaching, child, and elder care offerings.
• Hybrid work policy.

Ranked as one of the Best Law Firm for Firm Culture and for Associate/Partner Relations, associates regard this firm as having a good work/life balance with down to earth and respectful people. Associates have great opportunities to work on complex matters in a friendly atmosphere with good long-term prospects. Additionally, the attorneys take seriously their professional and moral duty to assist the underrepresented. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.