Associate Attorney

Pay: $130000.00 - $160000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established litigation practice with more work than the team can currently handle
• Step into a hands-on role where you can take ownership of meaningful matters not just support them
• Get real courtroom deposition motion practice discovery and client-facing responsibility
• Enjoy strong work-life balance with a reasonable billable expectation instead of a 2000 hour grind
• Be part of a firm that values quality professionalism and pride in work product

Location: Hybrid role based in the Islandia area. This position offers flexibility but the attorney must be able to attend court appearances depositions arbitrations and other in-person litigation events as needed with a strong preference for candidates living in Nassau or Suffolk County.

Note: Must have hands-on commercial litigation experience and be comfortable independently handling active files court appearances depositions motion practice and discovery.

About Us We are a well-established full-service law firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal work and long-term client relationships. Our team combines sophisticated legal capability with a more personal collaborative and supportive environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle commercial litigation and general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings motions briefs discovery demands and responses and other court filings
• Conduct legal research and prepare strong written work product suitable for direct client and court use
• Appear in court and participate in conferences hearings depositions and arbitrations
• Manage large discovery productions including eDiscovery workflows and document review strategy
• Work with forensic IT and accounting professionals on complex matters where needed
• Maintain direct contact with clients and provide practical updates and strategic guidance
• Manage numerous files and deadlines independently with strong organization and follow-through
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial strategy exhibits witnesses and related litigation tasks

Qualifications

• 2 years of commercial litigation and civil litigation experience
• Admitted to practice law in New York
• Strong hands-on experience with court appearances depositions motions and discovery
• Excellent legal writing and research skills
• Experience handling e-filing and familiarity with New York state court procedure
• Ability to manage files independently and interact directly with clients
• Trial and arbitration experience preferred
• Experience with large discovery productions eDiscovery and outside experts preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the chance to do substantial litigation work in a professional but more balanced environment. This is a team for someone who takes pride in producing excellent work wants real responsibility and values a firm culture that supports both strong client service and a sustainable lifestyle.

JPC-815

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: NY bar license. 2 yrs of commercial litigation exp.

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- Possibly would like to avoid. Packages - Possibly

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Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Established Long Island law firm seeking a hands-on Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney. They want a self-sufficient litigator who is already doing motions depositions court appearances discovery and ideally trial work. Hybrid role but must be local enough for Nassau/Suffolk appearances.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Associate Attorney - Russo Karl Widmaier & Cordano. - JPC 815 - Source

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• Location: Islandia NY

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