Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm located in Rye, NY, is seeking a skilled Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of highly experienced litigators, including former prosecutors, general counsels, and judges. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex business and corporate disputes, with the ability to handle both internal and external investigations. The firm’s dynamic environment allows for flexible working arrangements, fostering a balance between professional and personal life.

Duties:

• Represent clients in a broad spectrum of commercial matters, including case management, legal research, and document drafting
• Attend court appearances and depositions, while managing client communications and relationships
• Oversee all aspects of discovery, ensuring the timely and effective gathering of necessary materials
• Perform legal research and draft clear, concise legal memoranda and other documents
• Provide counsel to clients on high-stakes business and corporate matters
• Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators to prepare for trial, arbitration, or settlement

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in New York
• Several years of litigation experience, with a focus on both courtroom and pre-trial activities
• Experience in taking and defending depositions, legal research, and writing
• Proven ability to handle oral arguments in court
• High level of attention to detail, professional judgment, and excellent communication skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice in New York (required)

Skills:

• Legal research and writing proficiency
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail
• Client relationship management
• Deposition experience

Job Location:

• Rye, NY

This firm has two offices located in New York (Manhattan and Westchester) as well as an office in Los Angeles, California. Practice areas of this firm include commercial and real property finance, creditors' rights and financial services litigation, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, corporate and business law, employment law, life sciences, matrimonial and family law, tax exempt and not-for-profit organizations. This firm takes pride in having broad depth with a personal touch. This firm strives to display character, integrity, and responsiveness with each case and each client. Attorneys of this firm share their thoughts and insights in order to better serve each client.