Commercial Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with over seven years of experience to join their team in New York City. The successful candidate will have a robust background in commercial litigation, foreclosure actions, and electronic discovery, playing a pivotal role in all litigation phases from inception to resolution.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload of commercial litigation and foreclosure matters in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery-related documents with precision and clarity.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Handle all aspects of electronic discovery, including collection, review, and production of ESI.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and pretrial strategy sessions.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance to clients across industries.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of litigation experience.
• Hands-on experience with electronic discovery tools and processes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and time management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and work independently.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required; New Jersey Bar admission is a plus.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in electronic discovery tools and processes.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

This law firm specializes in commercial law. Their areas of practice include corporate, commercial litigation, real estate, intellectual property, entertainment, technology, taxation, and estate planning. Their offices are located in New York, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.