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A growing, collaborative law firm is seeking a Associate Litigation Attorney to join its expanding New York-based litigation practice. This role offers the chance to work alongside experienced litigators in a team-oriented environment, managing sophisticated matters across a variety of industries including real estate, financial services, insurance, and corporate sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in commercial litigation matters, with a focus on real estate and construction disputes
- Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and other court filings
- Manage discovery, including drafting requests, reviewing documents, and preparing responses
- Take and defend depositions and assist in developing deposition strategy
- Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and motion practice
- Develop case strategy in collaboration with clients and senior attorneys
- Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
- Assist with trial preparation and overall case management from inception through resolution
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active admission to the New York Bar (required)
- New Jersey Bar admission is a plus
- 4–8 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in commercial litigation
- Experience handling complex commercial, real estate, or construction disputes
- Strong experience with motion practice, depositions, and discovery
What We’re Looking For:
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Hands-on discovery experience, including e-discovery tools (e.g., Relativity)
- Ability to manage multiple active cases independently
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Professional judgment with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary range: $150,000 – $185,000 (depending on experience)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Firm-sponsored events and networking opportunities
JOB ID: 174176
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Amy Resendiz