Commercial Litigation Associate - Insurance Defense, Criminal Defense, Corporate

About these opportunities

This listing covers 7 separate open roles. Each role below is a distinct position with its own location, compensation and requirements, listed in the same format so they can be compared directly. The positions are posted by an independent legal recruiter on behalf of the hiring firms.

7 Current Openings

Mid-Level Defamation Attorney

Location: Alexandria, VA (Washington, DC metro)

Work arrangement: On-site - This is an on-site position in Alexandria, VA, part of the DC metro area.

Compensation: $185K - $235K base

Experience: 4 - 6 years

Bar admission: Not specified

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead significant defamation and complex commercial litigation matters with high autonomy. The firm focuses on high-stakes cases for sophisticated clients.

What you'll do

• Lead complex defamation and commercial litigation matters.
• Draft strategy memos, jury themes, and end-goal narratives.
• Write demand letters to media outlets for corrections.
• Conduct deposition and witness prep for high-profile clients.
• Engage with publishers in pre-publication counseling.

What you bring (required)

• Big Law litigation experience from a trial-facing group.
• Strong legal writing with a solo-authored writing sample.
• Strategic case-building and thematic narrative development.
• High EQ to navigate sophisticated conversations under pressure.

Insurance Litigation Associate

Location: Madison, NJ

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This role requires four days in-office in Madison, NJ.

Compensation: $154K - $165K base

Experience: 3 - 5 years

Bar admission: New Jersey

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity for an Associate to join a highly-regarded Insurance Litigation team. You will manage full-lifecycle litigation within a collaborative environment.

What you'll do

• Handle all aspects of litigation.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare for trials and make court appearances.
• Manage an independent caseload.
• Provide strategic analysis on insurance coverage.

What you bring (required)

• Experience in civil litigation, defense side.
• Full-lifecycle case ownership.
• Active New Jersey bar admission.
• Ability to take and defend depositions.
• Strong legal research and writing.
• Policy and contract interpretation under NJ law.

Civil Litigation Associate or Partner (Fishkill, NY)

Location: Fishkill, NY

Work arrangement: On-site - This is a full-time, on-site position requiring 5 days in-office.

Compensation: $105K - $150K base

Experience: 7+ years

Bar admission: New York

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity for a civil litigation associate or partner to join a trial-focused boutique. They seek courtroom-comfortable attorneys eager for significant, hands-on deposition and trial experience.

What you'll do

• Handle all aspects of civil litigation.
• Draft discovery and substantive motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Gain immediate courtroom experience.
• Interact directly with clients and carriers.

What you bring (required)

• Admitted to practice law in New York State.
• Civil litigation or transferable courtroom experience.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Strong legal writing skills; writing sample required.
• Experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Motivated by trial reps and partnership.

Financial Services Litigation Associate (NYC)

Location: New York, NY

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the firm's New York office.

Compensation: $250K - $280K base

Experience: 5 - 7 years

Bar admission: New York

About the opportunity

This role offers an associate a defined seat within a specialized financial services litigation group. The practice focuses on representing broker-dealers, RIAs, financial advisors, and crypto participants.

What you'll do

• Manage all phases of complex litigation and arbitration.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions for fact and expert witnesses.
• Oversee document review and e-discovery processes.
• Advise financial institution clients on strategy and risk.

What you bring (required)

• Demonstrated focus on financial services litigation.
• Experience across all phases of commercial litigation.
• Active New York bar license in good standing.
• Current authorization to work in the US.

Litigation Associate

Location: Nassau County, NY / Suffolk County, NY (Long Island, NY)

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This role offers a hybrid schedule, primarily in-office with flexible days from home as schedule allows.

Compensation: $125K - $165K base

Experience: 2 - 7 years

Bar admission: New York

About the opportunity

This firm seeks a Litigation Associate for a long-term growth opportunity within its commercial litigation practice. It offers strong mentorship and direct access to leadership in a collegial, open-door culture.

What you'll do

• Manage a full caseload of defense litigation
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Represent clients in court and settlement conferences
• Collaborate on trial prep and legal strategy
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions

What you bring (required)

• Defense litigation experience, full caseload
• Courtroom experience, appearing before judges
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in New York
• Skilled in drafting motions, pleadings, discovery
• Thrives in a mentorship-heavy environment

Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Location: New York, NY

Work arrangement: Hybrid - This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in-office in New York, NY.

Compensation: $250K - $280K base

Experience: 5 - 7 years

Bar admission: New York

About the opportunity

This opportunity is for a hands-on litigator who thrives working directly with partners and clients in a collaborative, lean-team environment. The firm has an 'upside-down pyramid' structure, ensuring direct engagement from day one.

What you'll do

• Manage all aspects of commercial litigation matters
• Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions
• Draft and argue motions in state and federal courts
• Conduct witness prep and first-chair proceedings
• Work directly with multiple partners and clients

What you bring (required)

• Carrying own docket of general commercial litigation
• Independently taken and defended depositions
• Drafted and argued dispositive and discovery motions
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in New York
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills

Junior Litigation Associate

Location: Alexandria, VA

Work arrangement: On-site - This is an in-office role based in Alexandria, VA, within the DC metro area.

Compensation: $165K - $205K base

Experience: 1 - 3 years

Bar admission: Active admission in any US state

About the opportunity

This role offers a junior litigator significant ownership and direct client engagement years ahead of market peers. The practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation.

What you'll do

• Draft strategy memos for case theory and narrative.
• Prepare demand letters to media outlets.
• Conduct witness and deposition preparation.
• Engage directly with high-profile clients.
• Contribute to pre-publication counseling.

What you bring (required)

• Strong academic record and writing skills.
• Federal clerkship (district or circuit court).
• Exceptionally high emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Comfort engaging sophisticated clients directly.
• Proficiency in legal research, including AI tools.