Commercial Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a boutique litigation firm that handles both plaintiff and defense matters across commercial litigation, employment disputes, discrimination claims, real estate disputes, fiduciary conflicts, and regulatory proceedings — variety, not volume
• Work directly with experienced litigators from day one — associates are trusted with real responsibility, not file maintenance
• Collaborative strategy sessions, collaborative motion practice, direct feedback — you will become a sharper attorney here faster than at most firms
• Performance bonus tied to collections, on top of a competitive base salary
• Full benefits package: health insurance, 401(k), PTO, CLE reimbursement, bar licensing reimbursement, and professional development support
• The firm leverages legal-specific AI and modern workflows — you will develop litigation skills and learn to use cutting-edge legal technology in tandem
• Long-term advancement opportunity at a firm where merit drives growth, not tenure

Location: Smithtown, NY (center of Long Island). This is a full-time, in-office role in a firm with a strong team culture. Ideal for attorneys already based on Long Island or those currently commuting into Manhattan who are ready to bring that experience closer to home. Team members commute from across Long Island, from Great Neck to the Hamptons.

Note: Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of active litigation experience and be admitted to the New York Bar. Candidates whose primary recent experience has been insurance defense or exclusively in-house will generally not be considered. If you thrive on complex motion practice, relish legal strategy, and want to litigate at the highest level, read on.

About Us

We are a boutique plaintiff and defense litigation firm based in Smithtown, New York, handling complex disputes for businesses, executives, professionals, regulated industries, and individuals. Our matters span commercial litigation, employment disputes, discrimination claims, real estate and brokerage disputes, regulatory proceedings, fiduciary conflicts, and more. We regularly appear in state and federal courts, including New York Supreme Court, SDNY, EDNY, New Jersey, and Connecticut courts, as well as arbitration forums and administrative venues. We litigate against solo practitioners, regional firms, institutional counsel, and some of the largest law firms in the country. We do not operate like a volume firm. We litigate strategically — aligning legal action with real-world outcomes. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Analyze intake facts, claims, defenses, venue, jurisdiction, procedural posture, and early leverage points to shape case strategy from the outset
• Draft complaints, answers, motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, discovery motions, and appellate briefs where applicable
• Build factual records for motion practice through targeted discovery — drafting demands, responses, objections, subpoenas, and deficiency letters
• Prepare witnesses for deposition; defend and take depositions as readiness is demonstrated
• Participate in court appearances, oral arguments, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings
• Collaborate directly with senior litigators on strategy, research, and case development
• Leverage AI-assisted research tools and cloud-based case management systems to sharpen analysis, accelerate workflow, and strengthen advocacy
• Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously across varied practice areas — this is not a narrow specialty shop

Qualifications

• 2+ years of active litigation experience (plaintiff, defense, or both)
• New York Bar admission required
• Federal court experience (SDNY, EDNY) strongly preferred; NJ and CT experience a plus
• Commercial, employment, or discrimination litigation background preferred
• Strong legal writing and motion drafting skills
• Deposition and court appearance experience preferred
• Organizational discipline and deadline management in a high-volume case load
• Comfort working full-time in-office in Smithtown, NY
• Insurance defense-focused candidates generally do not fit this profile

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm for attorneys who genuinely love litigation — the research, the strategy, the procedural chess match. You will not be siloed into a narrow specialty. On any given day, you may be working a discrimination matter before the New York State Division of Human Rights, a plaintiff-side education case, a commercial dispute, and a business ownership conflict. The attorneys who thrive here are intellectually curious, highly competitive, and collaborative without ego. You will be challenged, developed, and trusted with real work. If you are looking for a place where your legal instincts and your drive to win are both recognized and rewarded, this is that firm.

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Benefits:

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