Litigation Associate

Title: Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $110,000 -150,000 Depending on Experience

About Farber Balsam Papain Ferrari LLP

As a boutique civil litigation and transactional practice based in Midtown Manhattan, we specialize in commercial and real estate litigation, personal injury, and business disputes within the fashion, apparel, retail, design, and creative industries, acting as outside counsel for various entities and individuals. We pride ourselves on delivering strategic, high-quality legal representation while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. The right candidate will follow our team principles of strong critical thinking, issue-spotting, and innovative problem-solving skills to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

We are seeking an organized, tech-proficient NYS-Admitted Attorney who is passionate about litigation, contract matters, and real estate law. Candidates applying to this position should be excited to handle case management, discovery, trial preparation, settlement negotiations, motion practice, and proactive client and partner communication. There is a 1,850 billable hour requirement to be eligible for a bonus. The ideal candidate has experience litigating civil actions in state or federal courts and is comfortable with substantive motions and discovery processes. To learn more, visit our website:

Benefits

15 PTO Days firm-observed holidays

Health Insurance Stipend

Other special perks such as bonuses, etc.

Annual bonus for meeting and/or exceeding billable hours

Annual discretionary bonus based on performance in amount up to 15% of base salary

Annual bonus for origination fees if new business is brought in and accepted by firm

Firm pays for 100% of a bar membership, CLEs, and malpractice insurance

Responsibilities

Manage litigation files and handle related transactions across commercial and contract matters, real estate, and hospitality industries

Conduct discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations

Draft and argue substantive motions and discovery motions

Prepare and respond to discovery demands

Conduct legal research on case law, CPLR tactics, and other relevant legal issues

Represent clients in court, including arguing motions

Handle pleadings, motion practice, depositions, and oral arguments

Delegate tasks effectively to paralegals and manage a caseload independently

Required

A JD degree and licensed in NYS courts with 3+ years of civil litigation experience

An ability to independently handle a caseload and work with clients directly

Experience drafting and arguing motions

Familiarity with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and oral arguments

Bonus Experience

Additional state licenses

Working on real property legal issues in NYC, including construction law, RPAPL 881 license agreements, and condo/co-op matters

Personal injury litigation experience including intake, investigations, discovery, motions, 50-H hearings, and depositions

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Farber Balsam Papain Ferrari LLP is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s New York, NY office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.