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Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 155000 - 185000
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $155000.00 - $185000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a highly regarded commercial litigation team handling sophisticated high-impact business disputes.
  • Work on complex cases for a diverse portfolio of business clients across a wide range of industries.
  • Gain hands-on responsibility managing cases through every phase of litigation.
  • Collaborate with experienced litigators in a supportive team-oriented environment.
  • Grow your litigation career with meaningful mentorship and long-term advancement opportunities.

Location: New York City NY. This is a full-time onsite opportunity in a premier legal market offering exposure to sophisticated commercial litigation matters.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New York and have at least 3 years of commercial and business litigation experience.

About Us

We are a collaborative law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal counsel and practical business solutions to our clients. Our attorneys work on sophisticated litigation matters in a supportive environment that values teamwork professional development and outstanding client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Represent clients in commercial and business litigation matters.
  • Handle breach of contract partnership disputes business torts and other complex commercial litigation cases.
  • Manage all phases of litigation including pleadings written discovery document production depositions and motion practice.
  • Prepare cases for hearings mediations and trial.
  • Conduct legal research and draft persuasive motions briefs and legal memoranda.
  • Develop litigation strategies while working closely with clients and senior attorneys.
  • Deliver exceptional client service while managing multiple active matters.

Qualifications

  • Active New York Bar license required.
  • 3 years of commercial and business litigation experience.
  • Courtroom experience required.
  • Experience managing all phases of pre-trial discovery.
  • Trial experience strongly preferred.
  • Excellent legal research analytical writing and oral advocacy skills.
  • Strong academic credentials.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll work on challenging commercial litigation matters that offer significant responsibility and professional growth. Our team values collaboration mentorship and providing attorneys with meaningful opportunities to develop their litigation skills while making a real impact for clients.

JPC-1572

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license 3 yrs of commercial & business litigation exp.

  • Required Years as Associate:
    • 3 years

Additional context:

  • Relocation- No
  • Packages - No

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

  • 3 years: $155000$165000
  • 4 years: $165000$175000
  • 5 years: $175000$185000

Submission Email: Melissa & Carrie: ;

Quick Recruiter Reference:
Commercial and Business Litigation Associate for NYC. Requires NY Bar license 3 years of commercial/business litigation experience and courtroom experience. Handles sophisticated business litigation through all phases of discovery and trial preparation.

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