Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

Commercial Litigation Associate

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott$157K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of commercial litigation experience
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting skills
  • Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Competence and desire to manage various active matters independently
  • Court and deposition experience strongly preferred
  • Licensed to practice in New York is required; New Jersey and Connecticut licenses are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with partners and associates on litigation matters
  • Conduct factual investigations and discovery
  • Prepare pleadings and substantive motions
  • Take deposits and interact with clients
  • Manage a variety of active litigation matters independently

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
  • Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k plan
Full Job Description
We seek a Commercial Litigation Associate for our White Plains or New York City office. The attorney hired for this position will work directly with partners and other associates on litigation matters in a fast-paced, active environment and directly communicate and interact with clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience with all phases of litigation, including conducting factual investigations and discovery, preparing pleadings, taking depositions, and preparing substantive motions in New York state and federal courts. Prior judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Qualifications:
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of commercial litigation experience
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting skills
  • Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Competence and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently
  • Court and deposition experience strongly preferred
  • Licensed to practice in New York is required; Licensed to practice in New Jersey and Connecticut are a plus

Benefits:
  • Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule
  • Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k plan

In compliance with New York Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $157,000 - $175,000. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.

About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC is a national law firm with a strong reputation for providing quality legal services to clients throughout the United States. The firm has over 400 attorneys located in offices throughout the country, and its practice areas include business law, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, and tax law. Eckert Seamans has been recognized by numerous legal publications for its excellence in the legal profession.
Learn more about Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
Size
400 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott

  • Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
    Commercial Litigation Associate
    $157K — $175K *
    White Plains, NY 10605 (Westchester County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
    Aviation Associate
    $160K — $180K *
    Washington, DC 20011 (District Of Columbia County)
    Aerospace & Defense
    In-Person
  • Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
    Mass Tort Associate
    $140K — $160K *
    Boston, MA 02115 (Suffolk County)
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Commercial Litigation Associate jobs: