Commercial Litigation Attorney

Commercial Litigation AttorneyPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our litigation team and handle complex business disputes from prelitigation through trial. The attorney will lead motion practice, manage discovery and ediscovery, draft pleadings and briefs, take and defend depositions, and develop effective litigation and settlement strategies on behalf of corporate and individual clients. The ideal candidate combines strong advocacy and courtroom experience with excellent legal writing, strategic judgment, and efficient case management skills.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a docket of commercial litigation matters across state and federal courts, overseeing all phases from intake through resolution or trial.Draft, review and file pleadings, motions, briefs, oppositions, and related court filings with precision and adherence to court rules.Lead motion practice including drafting dispositive and nondispositive motions, replies and oral argument preparation.Plan and execute discovery strategies: draft and respond to discovery requests, manage document collection, review and privilege logs, and supervise ediscovery workflows and vendors.Prepare for, take and defend depositions, and develop witness preparation materials and trial outlines.Develop and implement trial preparation plans: exhibit lists, witness examinations, jury instructions, and evidentiary strategy.Conduct indepth legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis and other research platforms to support briefs and motions.Perform document review and analysis to identify key facts, preserved evidence, and litigation risk.Lead settlement negotiations and assist in developing case valuation and settlement strategy in collaboration with clients.Advise clients on case strategy, risk management, and practical legal options while maintaining strong client communication and timely updates.Mentor and supervise junior attorneys, paralegals and document review teams; manage deadlines and delegate tasks to ensure highquality, costefficient representation.QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to the state bar in which the attorney will practice (federal bar admission preferred or willingness to seek it).Minimum 3-7 years of civil litigation experience with substantial experience in commercial/business disputes; trial experience strongly preferred.Proven motion practice experience including drafting dispositive motions, motions in limine, and related briefing; experience presenting oral argument a plus.Demonstrated trial preparation and courtroom experience, including witness preparation and evidence presentation.Strong legal writing and brief drafting skills with a record of persuasive, wellorganized filings.Extensive experience with discovery processes, including ediscovery platforms, document review, privilege logs and meetandconfers.Proficiency with legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management/review systems.Experience conducting and defending depositions and preparing deposition summaries.Excellent negotiation skills and experience developing settlement strategies and alternatives to litigation.Highly organized, able to manage multiple matters and deadlines, and work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment.Strong interpersonal and client counseling skills, with professional demeanor and ethical judgment.Willingness to travel to court appearances and client meetings as required.