Harris Beach Murtha
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Associate - Business Litigation
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Harris Beach Murtha .
Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. The firm’s lawyers and consultants practice from offices across the region, offering a broad range of practice areas including business litigation and related services.
Location and work arrangement Location:
Open to the following Harris Beach Murtha offices for a hybrid remote opportunity: Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, Uniondale, White Plains, NY.
Responsibilities
Represent clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
Take and defend depositions
Research factual and legal issues and collaborate with senior attorneys on strategies
Draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, briefs, etc.
Examine records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations as to potential client claims
Commitment to working in a variety of commercial litigation practice areas
Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide comprehensive legal support to clients
Note:
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually.
Qualifications
7+ years’ experience in litigation required
Experience in complex commercial litigation and/or bankruptcy preferred
Admission to New York bar required
Admission to Connecticut and/or Massachusetts bar preferred
Federal or state judicial clerkship experience preferred
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership
Excellent research and writing skills; effective oral and written communication
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
Conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline and responsibility
Professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude; ability to work with diverse personalities
Military experience welcome
Compensation Salary information varies by location and experience:
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse: $140,000 - $175,000
Uniondale & White Plains: $150,000 - 175,000
Equal Opportunity Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Harris Beach Murtha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm adheres to applicable laws and non-discrimination provisions in hiring, placement, and employment actions.
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Associate - Business Litigation
role at
Harris Beach Murtha .
Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. The firm’s lawyers and consultants practice from offices across the region, offering a broad range of practice areas including business litigation and related services.
Location and work arrangement Location:
Open to the following Harris Beach Murtha offices for a hybrid remote opportunity: Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse, Uniondale, White Plains, NY.
Responsibilities
Represent clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
Take and defend depositions
Research factual and legal issues and collaborate with senior attorneys on strategies
Draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, briefs, etc.
Examine records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations as to potential client claims
Commitment to working in a variety of commercial litigation practice areas
Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide comprehensive legal support to clients
Note:
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually.
Qualifications
7+ years’ experience in litigation required
Experience in complex commercial litigation and/or bankruptcy preferred
Admission to New York bar required
Admission to Connecticut and/or Massachusetts bar preferred
Federal or state judicial clerkship experience preferred
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership
Excellent research and writing skills; effective oral and written communication
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
Conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline and responsibility
Professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude; ability to work with diverse personalities
Military experience welcome
Compensation Salary information varies by location and experience:
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse: $140,000 - $175,000
Uniondale & White Plains: $150,000 - 175,000
Equal Opportunity Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Harris Beach Murtha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm adheres to applicable laws and non-discrimination provisions in hiring, placement, and employment actions.
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