Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City seeks a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience in general commercial litigation. This position offers an opportunity to work on diverse cases and grow within a dynamic legal environment.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery, including drafting discovery requests and responses and conducting document reviews.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials as required.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 2-4 years of experience in general commercial litigation.
• Prior clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience in environmental and employment litigation is advantageous.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Contributions to health and dental plans.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Disability coverage.

This general practice law firm has offices in New York and Washington, DC. Its ratio of partners to associates is about one-to-one, which enables it to provide personal attention to all clients. It is committed to providing sophisticated legal advice within a culture that encourages innovative legal solutions with a focus on advancing the business interests of its clients. It utilizes cutting-edge technology to permit swifter and better communications and service. Building on the foundation of 150 years of legal service, the firm continues to maintain and develop diverse skills necessary to assist its clients in anticipating and managing business and personal matters in a rapidly changing environment. It specializes in numerous areas, including antitrust, art law, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, media and technology, real estate, securities, trusts and estates, and tax.