Litigation Attorney

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other court filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare strategic analyses.
• Cook up e-discovery, document collection, and production.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses.
• Advisory services on litigation strategy, risk assessment, and legal developments.
• Assist with internal investigations and preservation of evidence.
• Support the company's continued growth through proactive legal counseling and enforcement of its contractual and business rights.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4–7 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling matters in federal court strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial litigation and business disputes.
• Experience with or exposure to antitrust law is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of electronic discovery (e-discovery), including document review platforms, preservation obligations, and discovery strategy.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation docket while collaborating effectively with attorneys, executives, and business personnel.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay

Salary: $140,000 to $175,000 per year depending on experience.

Schedule

This role requires onsite work from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Our offices are located at 17 Court Street, Buffalo, NY 14202.