Commercial Litigation Attorney
White Plains, NY - USA
Job Summary
New York NY or White Plains NY Hybrid Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney with 7 to 10 years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience to join a growing litigation practice. This role is ideal for a highly skilled litigator who thrives on handling complex business disputes developing litigation strategy and managing high-value matters from inception through resolution. The successful candidate will possess exceptional legal writing abilities significant experience managing motion practice and discovery and the confidence to work independently while collaborating with a team of experienced litigators.
This position offers the opportunity to represent businesses financial institutions developers and other commercial clients in complex litigation matters before state and federal courts.
- Manage complex commercial litigation matters through all phases of litigation from case evaluation through trial or resolution.
- Develop case strategy and provide practical legal counsel to clients regarding litigation risks exposure and business objectives.
- Draft sophisticated pleadings dispositive motions legal memoranda briefs and appellate submissions.
- Independently manage all aspects of motion practice including motions to dismiss summary judgment motions discovery motions and other contested applications.
- Oversee and execute all phases of discovery including document review interrogatories requests for production depositions expert discovery and e-discovery.
- Conduct depositions of fact and expert witnesses and prepare clients and witnesses for testimony.
- Represent clients in court conferences hearings oral arguments mediations arbitrations and trial proceedings.
- Negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolutions while protecting client interests.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analyze complex legal issues to develop persuasive litigation strategies.
- Collaborate with partners associates paralegals and litigation support professionals to efficiently manage complex cases.
- Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication strategic guidance and exceptional client service.
- Mentor junior attorneys and assist with the development of litigation best practices.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership and good standing with the New York State Bar.
- 7 to 10 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm environment.
- Extensive experience handling sophisticated commercial litigation matters.
- Demonstrated excellence in legal writing drafting persuasive briefs motions and legal memoranda.
- Significant experience independently managing motion practice and complex discovery.
- Strong experience conducting depositions court appearances oral arguments and settlement negotiations.
- Excellent legal research analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced practice.
- Experience representing businesses financial institutions developers or commercial enterprises in complex litigation.
- Experience handling business disputes breach of contract claims partnership disputes shareholder litigation fiduciary litigation or real estate litigation.
- Trial experience in state and federal courts.
- Experience managing electronically stored information (ESI) and complex e-discovery matters.
- Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience mentoring junior attorneys.
- Business development experience and an interest in cultivating long-term client relationships.