What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate position at Emerald Advantage Concepts LLC?
About The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a litigation attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, hands‑on courtroom exposure, and direct mentorship from seasoned litigators. You will work on sophisticated commercial disputes for business clients, financial institutions, and high‑net‑worth individuals—without the rigid billing expectations common in larger firms.
Key Responsibilities
This role is ideal for a litigation attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, hands‑on courtroom exposure, and direct mentorship from seasoned litigators. You will work on sophisticated commercial disputes for business clients, financial institutions, and high‑net‑worth individuals—without the rigid billing expectations common in larger firms.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
- Conduct legal research and contribute to case strategy
- Manage discovery, including e‑discovery, document review, and depositions
- Participate in hearings, conferences, and trial preparation
- Collaborate closely with partners and clients to drive case outcomes
- 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation
- Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and trial prep
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New York Bar
- Backgrounds limited to personal injury, insurance defense, consumer credit, or residential foreclosure are not the right fit for this role
- Work on complex, high‑stakes business disputes in state and federal courts
- No rigid billable‑hour pressure—focus on quality, not quantity
- Direct mentorship from highly experienced litigators
- Strong long‑term investment in the Albany market
- Collaborative, team‑oriented culture with exceptional retention
- Opportunity to grow with a firm known for excellence in commercial litigation