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Commercial Litigation Associate

Asterism IT SolutionsAlbany, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

 Commercial Litigation Associate
Experience required:
 2 Years
Education level:
 Doctorate
Job function:
 Legal
Industry:
 Legal Services
 
 
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for an attorney who wants to do meaningful, complex work while developing under experienced mentors. You will gain hands-on exposure across all phases of litigation and play a critical role in driving client outcomes.
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
 
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.

 

Candidates whose experience is limited to personal injury, insurance defense, consumer credit or residential/foreclosure work are not the ideal fit for this role.
 
  • 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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