Commercial Litigator

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Role Details

Company: Established US law firm

Industry: Legal Services / Commercial Litigation

Location: Manhattan, New York

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — Monday to Thursday in-office, Fridays remote

Base Salary: Approximately $185,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates

Experience: 5–6 years

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Hiring Count: 1 candidate

About the Company

An established, full-service law firm with a strong presence in New York and extensive professional and government relations. The firm offers a collaborative environment, cross-practice expertise, and long-term career opportunities for attorneys.

About the Role

The firm is hiring a Commercial Litigator to manage cases independently and handle substantive litigation work from the outset. The role offers significant responsibility for legal strategy, brief writing, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior partners while developing their own client relationships and contributing to complex commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial pleadings through dispositive motions and trial preparation.

• Draft briefs and motions independently, from initial research through filing.

• Argue discovery motions and handle court conferences in state and federal courts.

• Take and defend substantive depositions.

• Handle disputes involving businesses, real estate, employment, and other commercial matters.

• Collaborate with senior partners and attorneys across practice areas.

• Develop client relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of commercial litigation experience; strong candidates outside this range may be considered.

• Substantial experience in motion practice and depositions.

• Proven ability to independently draft and finalize legal briefs.

• Experience handling cases in state and/or federal court.

• Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility for prompt admission.

• Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Own cases independently and gain hands-on litigation experience.

• Earn approximately $185,000 base salary, a $15,000 automatic bonus, additional discretionary bonuses, and 15% origination credit.

• Benefit from cross-practice collaboration and long-term career growth.

Interview Process

• Candidate Submission

• Initial Partner Screen

• In-Person Interview

• Offer