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Pernini Legal, LLC

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney - New York

Pernini Legal, LLC, New York, New York, United States, 10292

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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (MID-LEVEL)

Location: New York, NY

Our client, a premier

AmLaw 50

firm, is seeking a skilled

Associate Attorney

to join its distinguished

Commercial Litigation Practice Group

in

New York (link removed) This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with strong experience in complex business litigation who is eager to work on sophisticated matters alongside a team of highly regarded litigators in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Candidate Profile

JD

from a

top-tier law school

with an

excellent academic record

Active Bar Admission in New York , in good standing

3+ years

of substantive experience handling

complex commercial litigation

matters in

state and federal courts

Demonstrated ability to conduct and manage

written and document discovery ; research and draft

pleadings ,

motions , and other court

filings ; conduct and defend

depositions ; prepare

witnesses

for testimony; appear for

status conferences ; and argue

motions

Experience participating in

settlement conferences and negotiations , as well as

trial preparation , is

preferred

Proven persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy skills

Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively with partners, clients, and colleagues across offices

Exceptional work ethic, proactive mindset, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a busy, collaborative environment

Key Responsibilities

Represent clients in all aspects of

commercial litigation

matters in

state

and

federal courts

Manage discovery , including

drafting and responding

to written discovery and overseeing document production

Research and draft

substantive

motions ,

pleadings , and

briefs

Conduct

and

defend depositions

and

prepare witnesses

for

testimony

Appear in court for

hearings ,

status conferences , and

oral arguments

Participate in

settlement negotiations and conferences

Assist with

trial preparation , including witness outlines, exhibit preparation, and pretrial filings

Collaborate with partners and clients to develop and execute litigation strategy

Why Join Us?

This is a compelling opportunity to join a

nationally recognized litigation team

with a reputation for

handling complex ,

high-stakes disputes (link removed) The practice offers attorneys the chance to engage in challenging,

meaningful work

across industries, with direct client interaction and substantial courtroom experience. The team values creativity, collaboration, and professional development, offering mentorship, resources, and opportunities to take on increasing levels of responsibility from day one.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary : Expected annual salary of

$260,000+ , as determined by experience and market factors

Eligibility to earn a discretionary

bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; time off; and wellness and mental health support.

Additional perks : Backup child care, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and breast milk shipping services for mothers on business travel, among others

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a

resume ,

law school transcript , and

writing sample

for consideration.

Our client is an

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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