Business Litigation Associate

MetaRPO•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Business Litigation Associate to join our team. This role involves managing business and commercial litigation matters from start to finish, including drafting legal documents, appearing in court, conducting depositions, managing discovery, and assisting with trial preparation and settlement negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in handling complex disputes, possess strong legal research and analytical skills, and be capable of working independently in a fast-paced legal environment. You will also be responsible for communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts, as well as supervising junior staff and participating in business development.

Requirements

4–6 years of business/commercial litigation experience
Proven experience handling complex disputes
Strong exposure to court appearances (state and/or federal)
Strong exposure to depositions
Strong exposure to discovery management
Ability to manage cases with increasing independence
Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment

Responsibilities

Handle end-to-end business/commercial litigation matters
Draft pleadings, dispositive & non-dispositive motions, legal briefs, and discovery materials
Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and motion arguments
Conduct and defend depositions
Manage discovery process (document review, strategy, compliance)
Assist in trial preparation, arbitration proceedings, and settlement negotiations
Perform legal research and provide strategic case analysis
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts
Supervise and mentor junior associates/support staff
Participate in client meetings and business development efforts