Entry-Level Complex Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Entry-Level Complex Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm based in New York City is seeking a motivated litigation associate to join its dynamic team, through a legal recruitment partnership. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career legal professional interested in handling sophisticated commercial disputes across diverse industries. The role offers the chance to contribute to high-impact litigation matters in both federal and state courts.

Duties:

• Support senior litigators on a wide range of complex commercial litigation cases

• Participate in all stages of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation

• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, and motions with attention to strategy and precision

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis of key issues

• Assist in client meetings and communications as needed

• Collaborate closely with internal legal teams and external experts

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of relevant experience in litigation, preferably focused on complex commercial disputes

• Familiarity with courtroom procedures and litigation strategies

• Demonstrated interest in working on multifaceted legal challenges

• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility to waive in)

Skills:

• Clear, concise, and persuasive legal writing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Collaborative mindset with initiative and drive

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Technological proficiency in litigation support tools and legal research databases

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

A litigation powerhouse that doesn't shy away from trials, this firm boasts particularly strong practices in the intellectual property, securities, insurance, complex commercial, and white-collar litigation arenas. This firm prides itself on a collegial environment filled with hard-working, self-motivated individuals from all walks of life. If you're ready to work on high-profile, headline-grabbing cases while benefitting from the mentorship of litigation dynamos, this is the firm for you.