Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation

Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation - 1800 billables

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Paulo

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established Long Island-based law firm with a strong reputation for handling sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters. With a 15-attorney litigation department organized into three collaborative teams, this firm offers the intellectual challenge of big law work with a significantly better work-life balance. The firm maintains approximately 1,800 billable hours annually. The litigation practice handles multi-million dollar commercial disputes, real estate litigation, construction matters, and zoning cases at the highest levels.

Why join us?

This is a full-time, fully on-site associate position based in Garden City, NY. The role reports directly to the litigation department head and involves assignment to one of three specialized teams based on current workload and practice needs. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

401(k)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

FSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job Details

Requirements:

JD from accredited law school

Active New York bar license

3+ years of any litigation experience

Big law or comparable firm background strongly preferred

Demonstrated trial experience

Thorough working knowledge of court rules and procedures

Experience with e-discovery platforms and document management

Proven ability to handle complex commercial litigation matters

Experience with real estate disputes

Strong motion writing and oral advocacy skills

Ability to draft dispositive motions independently

Experience conducting depositions

Court appearance experience including case management conferences

Excellent legal research and writing abilities

Ability to work independently and manage caseload

Strong organizational skills for handling multiple matters simultaneously

Verifiable references from current or previous employers

Commitment to long-term position (commute sustainability essential)

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