Junior Litigation Associate (1-3 Years)
Five Towns, Long Island, NY
Civil / Commercial Litigation (State & Federal)
Full-time
$125,000-$160,000 base + discretionary bonus (commensurate with experience)
Our client is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate (1-3 years) who is eager to learn, take on early responsibility, and develop under the mentorship of seasoned litigators-while enjoying a minimal commute to an on-site Five Towns office.
Responsibilities :
- Research complex issues; draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions; Bluebook / cite-check
- Assist with discovery (RFPs / RFAs / ROGs, subpoenas, privilege logs) and manage productions
- Prepare and e-file submissions in NYSCEF / ECF ; help maintain calendars and deadlines
- Support deposition and hearing prep (exhibit binders, outlines, summaries)
- Learn and apply eDiscovery best practices (Relativity or similar)
Qualifications :
1-3 years of litigation experience (law firm, clinic, or judicial internship)Excellent legal research and writing; strong attention to detail and deadlinesFamiliarity with civil procedure and motion practice; eagerness to build courtroom skillsNew York Bar admission (or pending) required; strong academic performance preferredProactive, organized, and team-oriented with professional communication skillsWhy This Role
Hands-on training, direct partner exposure, and real responsibility early onSophisticated matters with clear development path and meaningful mentorshipWork-life balance in a high-caliber setting