We have been retained by a well-established, thriving litigation boutique that seeks to hire a well-credentialed, motivated litigation associate to its team. The firm handles a dynamic mix of commercial (about 50%) and employment matters (about 50%) — spanning contract and partnership disputes, fraud, intellectual property, and employment litigation — and is looking for someone who is eager to grow and ready to contribute from day one. This is a compelling opportunity for a driven litigator who wants meaningful responsibility at a firm with a strong practice and an intimate, friendly culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle substantive commercial litigation matters on both the plaintiff and defense side, including contract and partnership disputes, fraud, and intellectual property
- Assist with employment litigation disputes (executive compensation; restrictive covenants, such as non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions, etc.)
- Draft and argue motions, prepare briefs and pleadings, and manage discovery
- Appear in court and conduct depositions as matters require
- Collaborate closely with firm leadership and take ownership of assigned matters with appropriate supervision
What the Firm Seeks
- Approximately 3–6 years of substantial litigation experience
- Strong commercial litigation foundation, with experience in or an interest in employment litigation matters
- Substantive litigation experience including brief writing, motion practice, discovery, and ideally court appearances or oral argument
- Demonstrated work ethic, and drive; an entrepreneurial mindset is a plus
- Strong academic credentials
- New York bar admission required
- Approximately 1,500–1,800 billable hours expected annually
What the Firm Offers
- Base salary of about $215,000–$240,000, depending on experience
- Discretionary bonus
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible vacation (approximately 3–4 weeks)
- Hybrid schedule with flexibility; approximately 1–2 days per week in the office
- Direct access to firm leadership and meaningful hands-on experience in a thriving litigation practice
- A firm culture that values performance, rewards hard work, and offers real room to flourish
Qualified candidates should email a copy of their resume to
[email protected] for immediate consideration.
