Business Litigation Attorney

About the role

We are seeking a full‑time senior litigation attorney licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey with at least five years of litigation experience. The candidate should be comfortable independently managing matters and able to interact directly and professionally with business owners and other clients. Substantial experience is expected in commercial litigation (particularly contract disputes between business owners), business litigation (disputes among owners of the same business), independently managing litigation from initiation through resolution, preparing and filing pleadings, motions, briefs, certifications and other court submissions, handling court appearances, hearings and oral arguments, managing discovery (document, written and depositions), conducting legal and factual research, developing litigation strategy, communicating with clients, opposing counsel, courts and other parties, drafting demand letters, settlement communications and other correspondence, evaluating claims and defenses, negotiating settlements and advising clients on resolution options, and managing litigation deadlines, court rules and case responsibilities without significant day‑to‑day supervision. Experience in both state and federal court is strongly preferred, as are federal court admissions in New York and New Jersey (or the ability to obtain them).

Responsibilities

• Review facts and documents thoroughly
• Identify what additional information is needed
• Recognize upcoming deadlines and potential risks
• Determine appropriate next steps
• Develop practical and persuasive litigation strategies
• Communicate recommendations clearly to clients and team members
• Move matters forward independently and efficiently
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines and responsibilities
• Prepare, review and file pleadings, motions, briefs, certifications and other court submissions
• Handle court appearances, hearings and oral arguments
• Manage discovery (document discovery, written discovery and depositions)
• Conduct legal and factual research and develop litigation strategy based on facts, applicable law, client objectives and risks
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts and other parties
• Draft demand letters, responses to demands, settlement communications and other correspondence
• Evaluate claims, defenses, potential exposure, available remedies and the practical advantages/disadvantages of different litigation strategies
• Negotiate settlements and advise clients regarding negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation and other dispute‑resolution methods

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey
• Minimum of five years of litigation experience
• Substantial experience in commercial litigation, especially contract disputes between business owners
• Substantial experience in business litigation, particularly disputes among owners of the same business
• Experience independently managing litigation matters from initiation through resolution
• Experience handling matters in both state and federal court (strongly preferred)
• Federal court admissions in New York and New Jersey, or the ability to obtain such admissions (preferred)

Skills

• Trustworthy – care for clients' interests as if they were our own
• Reliable – keep commitments and follow through on responsibilities
• Available – remain flexible and responsive in communicating with clients and team members
• Caring – demonstrate compassion for clients' situations and take action to alleviate concerns
• Knowledgeable – apply relevant experience and legal skills to each client's circumstances
• Responsive
• Proactive problem identifier
• Problem solver
• Clear communicator
• Attentive to details
• Able to follow written instructions
• Dedicated to keeping commitments and meeting deadlines
• Timely and prompt
• Able to maintain clear lines of individual and team communication
• Appreciative of constructive feedback

Work Environment

This position allows the attorney to work remotely, with internal interactions generally taking place remotely. However, it is an active litigation role requiring frequent court appearances and availability to attend depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings and other litigation‑related proceedings. Candidates must be comfortable balancing remote legal work with regular in‑person litigation responsibilities and travel as required.