Associate Commercial Litigation Attorney

Practice Area: Corporate and Commercial Dispute Resolution / Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Litigation

Location: Major Northeast Metro Area (Hybrid flexibility available)

Salary: $180,000 to $225,000 base salary, plus discretionary year-end bonuses, merit-based increases, origination credits, and a comprehensive benefits package

Schedule: Full-time, direct-hire, minimum 1,850 annual billable hours target

The Firm

Our client is a highly respected full-service regional law firm recognized for its sophisticated commercial litigation practice and strong presence across multiple jurisdictions in the Northeast. Frequently acknowledged by leading legal directories and peer-review organizations for litigation excellence, the firm offers attorneys direct exposure to high-stakes disputes, meaningful client interaction, and a collaborative professional environment.

The platform is particularly attractive for litigators seeking sophisticated work within a collegial culture that values autonomy, strategic thinking, and long-term professional development. Attorneys benefit from hands-on courtroom experience, strong internal support, and opportunities to expand client relationships and business development capabilities.

Duties:

The selected attorney will independently manage a broad portfolio of complex commercial disputes across state and federal courts. This role requires strong litigation judgment, excellent advocacy skills, and the ability to handle sophisticated matters from inception through resolution.

Core Responsibilities include:

• Managing complex commercial litigation matters through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, trial preparation, and appeals.
• Conducting advanced legal research and developing strategic litigation approaches for corporate and institutional clients.
• Drafting substantive motions, appellate briefs, Orders to Show Cause, and other sophisticated legal filings.
• Taking and defending depositions of witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Representing clients during hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and courtroom proceedings.
• Maintaining effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, and judicial officers.
• Supporting business development efforts through thought leadership initiatives, networking activities, and professional visibility.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in multiple Northeast jurisdictions strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of substantive commercial litigation experience within a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical reasoning, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex litigation matters and competing deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with modern litigation technology, e-discovery tools, and legal research platforms.
• Strong commercial awareness and practical business judgment.
• Superior analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Collaborative mindset and professionalism within a fast-paced litigation environment.

Notice

This job advertisement is posted on behalf of our client and does not reflect the complete job description for the role. Qualified candidates may be asked to provide law school transcripts, writing samples, deal sheets, and a cover letter during the hiring process. Compensation details may vary depending on experience and location, and will be discussed further during the interview process.