Business Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Business Litigation Associate with 4 to 6 years of experience in business litigation law for their offices in Buffalo, Rochester, or Albany. The ideal candidate will manage complex business disputes with increasing independence and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Handle all phases of business and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and motion arguments.
• Assist with trial preparation, arbitration proceedings, and settlement negotiations.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on client matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and business support professionals.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience in litigating complex business disputes.
• Ability to manage matters with increasing independence.
• Experience leading court conferences in state and/or federal court.
• Experience conducting depositions and managing discovery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.