Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee complex commercial and business litigation cases from inception to resolution.

• Formulate litigation strategies and evaluate intricate legal and factual matters.

• Compose compelling motions, briefs, pleadings, and other essential legal documents.

• Direct written discovery, document review, and overall case development.

• Conduct and defend depositions.

• Actively engage in hearings and trial preparation.

• Collaborate directly with clients, offering practical and strategic legal counsel.

• Liaise with opposing counsel, courts, clients, and internal teams.

• Independently handle multiple complex cases while ensuring high-quality work standards.

• Work alongside seasoned trial attorneys on high-stakes legal disputes.

• Assume increasing responsibility for case strategy, client interactions, and courtroom representation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial litigation, business litigation, or complex civil litigation.

• Current experience in a private practice law firm is highly preferred.

• Juris Doctor degree from a Top 100 U.S. law school.

• Active bar license in your state of residence.

• Outstanding legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy abilities.

• Significant experience with motions, discovery, depositions, and case management responsibilities.

• Experience at a prestigious law firm is strongly favored.

• Background in Big Law, Am Law, or a respected midsize firm is valued but not mandatory.

• Capability to independently navigate demanding litigation cases.

• Experience in trial, arbitration, or substantial courtroom involvement is beneficial.

• Portable business is welcome but not essential.

• Candidates with a primary focus on insurance defense, personal injury, or family law will not be considered.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Must maintain an active bar license in your state of residence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• 401(k) plan.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement plan options.

• Vision insurance benefits.

• Opportunities for professional advancement towards lead counsel, trial, and broader strategic roles.

• Direct client engagement and strategic participation.

• Flexible remote working conditions.