Mid-Level Litigation Associate (NYC)

Global Placement Firm•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A confidential national law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate for its New York City office to handle sophisticated commercial disputes in New York State and federal courts. The role offers substantial hands-on responsibility, including depositions, motion practice, witness preparation, courtroom appearances, and potential first-chair opportunities. The associate will work directly with litigation partners and clients in a lean, collaborative team and is expected to manage substantive assignments independently, contribute to litigation strategy, and exercise sound legal judgment. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office. It is full-time and offers an annual base salary of $250,000–$280,000. The firm is not offering visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. One position is open.

Requirements

5–7 years of substantive general commercial litigation experience, preferably in a law firm.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active New York State law license in good standing.
Experience litigating matters in New York State and federal courts.
Hands-on experience taking and defending depositions, including expert-witness depositions.
Strong motion drafting and oral advocacy experience.
Experience preparing witnesses for depositions, hearings, or trial.
Courtroom exposure and ability to handle litigation proceedings confidently.
Exceptional legal research, analytical, and persuasive writing skills.
Strong academic credentials.
Ability to independently manage substantive litigation responsibilities.
Excellent client communication and relationship-management skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a respected national, regional, or sophisticated commercial litigation law firm.
Ability to independently argue motions before judges.
First-chair experience in hearings or other litigation proceedings.
Experience with complex commercial disputes involving multiple parties or sophisticated business issues.
Experience working directly with senior litigation partners and institutional or corporate clients.
Strong proficiency with Westlaw and LexisNexis.
Experience managing matters through discovery, dispositive motions, and trial preparation.
A demonstrated record of increasing responsibility throughout legal practice.

Responsibilities

Manage general commercial litigation matters with significant autonomy and responsibility.
Handle complex business disputes in New York State and federal courts.
Take and defend fact-witness and expert-witness depositions.
Draft, research, and argue substantive motions before state and federal courts.
Prepare witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings.
First-chair hearings and other litigation proceedings when appropriate.
Develop and execute litigation strategies with partners and clients.
Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
Conduct legal research and analysis using Westlaw and LexisNexis.
Manage discovery, evaluate evidence, and coordinate litigation preparation.
Communicate directly with clients about case developments, legal strategies, and procedural matters.
Collaborate with litigation partners across a portfolio of commercial disputes.
Independently manage deadlines, competing priorities, and substantive case responsibilities.
Provide practical, strategic legal advice while maintaining professional standards.