What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate position at Seternity Solutions?
Key Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
- Conduct legal research and contribute to case strategy
- Handle discovery processes, including e-discovery and document review
- Participate in depositions, hearings, and trial
- Collaborate closely with partners and clients on case strategy
Ideal Background
- 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation
- Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial prep
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar
Candidates whose experience is limited to personal injury, insurance defense, consumer credit or residential/foreclosure work are not the ideal fit for this role.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
- Exceptional reputation in high-stakes litigation on behalf of Long Island, NYC and Capital Region clients
- Exposure to complex business disputes litigated in state and federal courts
- No rigid billable hour pressure, allowing focus on quality work and life
- Direct access to highly experienced colleagues, many with large-firm backgrounds
- Strong investment in the Albany market with a mandate for long-term growth
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with extremely high retention
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $120,000–$190,000, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus structures that includes an automatic productivity bonus as well as annual discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), parking and PTO
Must Have
- 2–10 years of experience in commercial or business litigation
- Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial prep
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar
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Pay: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
Experience:
- ommercial or business litigation: 2 years (Required)
- pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial prep: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- JD from an accredited law school & NY BAR (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $120,000 - $190,000