Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation
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New York, NY · $235k–$310k a year · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
Prepare to assume significant responsibility in the management of their matters, and to take on a front-facing role with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
Judicial Clerkship experience is preferred.
Excellent academic credentials from a top law school, and strong writing and analytical skills are required.
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited top law school is required. Bar membership, active and in good standing, in New York is also required.