Job title: Business Litigation Associate (Buffalo, Albany, Rochester)

Location: Buffalo, NY

Salary:$140,000 - $160,000/year

What You Will Be Doing

• Handle end-to-end business/commercial litigation matters
• Draft:
  • Pleadings
  • Dispositive & non-dispositive motions
  • Legal briefs
  • Discovery materials
• Appear in court for:
  • Hearings
  • Conferences
  • Motion arguments
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage discovery process (document review, strategy, compliance)
• Assist in:
  • Trial preparation
  • Arbitration proceedings
  • Settlement negotiations
• Perform legal research and provide strategic case analysis
• Communicate directly with:
  • Clients
  • Opposing counsel
  • Courts
• Supervise and mentor junior associates/support staff
• Participate in client meetings and business development efforts

Experience You Will Need

• 4–6 years of business/commercial litigation experience
• Proven experience handling complex disputes
• Strong exposure to:
  • Court appearances (state and/or federal)
  • Depositions
  • Discovery management
• Ability to manage cases with increasing independence
• Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off