Job Description: A sophisticated litigation practice is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to handle complex business and commercial real estate disputes in a collaborative, high-performing legal environment. This Commercial Litigation Associate role is ideal for attorneys with strong litigation training, deposition experience, and a background representing sophisticated clients in high-stakes commercial matters.
The firm is seeking candidates with at least 3 years of business litigation experience, though more senior attorneys will also be considered. Attorneys coming from large law firms or highly regarded litigation boutiques are strongly preferred. Candidates from insurance defense-focused practices will not be considered.
The ideal Commercial Litigation Associate will have hands-on experience managing substantive litigation responsibilities, including taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, handling discovery, and supporting complex case strategy. Candidates should be prepared to provide deposition transcripts as part of the interview process.
This is a fully in-office opportunity supporting a sophisticated commercial real estate litigation practice.
Commercial Litigation Associate Responsibilities
Litigation and Case Management
Handle complex business and commercial real estate litigation matters
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses
Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
Manage all phases of discovery, including document review and production
Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
Take and defend depositions and manage witness preparation
Collaborate with partners and litigation teams on sophisticated disputes
Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy
Trial Preparation and Litigation Support
Assist with trial preparation, witness coordination, and exhibit management
Analyze case records, deposition testimony, and legal filings
Support negotiation and settlement strategy efforts
Manage deadlines and case workflow in a fast-paced litigation environment
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of business litigation experience required
Significant deposition experience required
Experience handling sophisticated commercial litigation matters preferred
Commercial real estate litigation experience preferred
Background from a large law firm or sophisticated litigation boutique strongly preferred
Insurance defense backgrounds will not be considered
Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities
Candidates should be prepared to provide deposition transcripts during the interview process
Work arrangement:
Hybrid- in-office position
Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate disputes
Collaborative and high-performing litigation environment
This Commercial Litigation Associate opportunity offers the chance to work closely with experienced litigators on complex, high-value disputes while building substantial hands-on litigation experience within a sophisticated practice.
