Litigation Associate in New York

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier, nationally recognized law firm in their search for a 3rd to 5th year Litigation Associate to join their Commercial Litigation group in New York City. This position will provide an opportunity for greatly accelerated professional development, working directly with the senior members of the group, and require a desire to do the work necessary to capture that opportunity.

The ideal candidates exhibit a passion for courtroom litigation, reflected by a broad body of work in the various stages of litigation and meaningful responsibility. Qualified candidates will have experience conducting discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, witness preparation, and taking / defending depositions.

Requirements

Additional Qualifications:

• Law firm and federal clerkship experience is required
• Trial experience
• Plaintiff...

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery process, including document review and production.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Collaborate with clients and partners to develop case strategies.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations pertaining to bankruptcy and commercial litigation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of experience with a strong academic background and excellent writing skills
• Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey. 
• Experience handling: bankruptcy litigation; commercial litigation, including mortgage foreclosure litigation; and other creditors’ rights matters in and out of...

Candidates should have a strong interest in, accessibility and disability accommodation laws/regulations (e.g., Titles I, II, and III of the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and equivalent state/local laws) and knowledge of public accommodation accessibility issues (for both brick and mortar and digital entities), including specific experience with litigation's, regulatory (DOJ) investigations, advocacy group interactions, and work involving compliance counseling, policies, and training is also required.

Experience with accessibility auditing and/or managing outside auditors (both for brick and mortar structures and websites/mobile applications) is also a bonus.

Additionally, candidates are expected to have general employment litigation experience, including knowledge of federal and state employment laws. The ideal candidate should have experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting...

Seeking an entry level associate and an associate with 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and legal memoranda
• Attend hearings, discovery conferences, and depositions
• Review and analyze patent portfolios
• Develop and implement legal strategies for clients
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to identify and achieve desired outcomes
• Participate in trial preparation

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state

• Candidates should possess a technical background, preferably in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, for our patent and other intellectual property litigation practice.