Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP is seeking a litigation associate to join the firm's New York practice, focused on commercial arbitration matters on behalf of technology company clients. This position offers a dynamic opportunity for a skilled litigator to lead high-stakes arbitration proceedings in a collaborative, forward-thinking law firm environment.
The ideal candidate brings experience in commercial arbitration defense, with a concentration in personal injury matters in the New York City metropolitan area. This role involves managing a sophisticated docket of arbitration proceedings and requires a litigator who is equally comfortable driving case strategy and developing client relationships. Candidates should have a strong motions practice background and proven ability to handle complex, high-volume matters efficiently.
Responsibilities include:
- Working on commercial arbitration proceedings on behalf of technology company clients frominceptionthrough resolution, including motions practice, hearings, and appeals
- Defending personal injury claims in the NYC metropolitan area across a range of fact patterns, including matters involving app-based claimants and off-platform incidents
- Drafting and arguing motions to dismiss, motions to compel arbitration, and other dispositive motions
- Developing and executing case strategy in close coordination with clients
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of litigation experience, including experience in commercial arbitration
- Demonstrated experience defending personal injury matters, preferably in a high-volume or technology-sector context
- Active admission to the New York State Bar required
- Strong motions practice background, including experience with motions to dismiss and motions to compel arbitration
- NYC area location preferred
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to independently manage a substantial caseload while leading and developing a team
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match), flexible work options, and paid time off.
