Business and Commercial Litigation Associate

Description:   Harris Beach seeks an associate to assist with all types of business and commercial litigation. 

Responsibilities:

• Represent our clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
• Take and defend depositions
• Research various factual and legal issues and collaborate with senior attorneys about strategies
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, briefs, etc.
• Examinations of records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations as to potential client claims

 Qualifications:

• 4-6+ years' experience in private practice litigation
• Admission to NYS bar (or ability to waive in)
• Exceptionally strong writing skills are required
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload 
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
• Must be able to manage competing priorities
• Maintains high standards of performance 
• Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
• Some overnight travel may be required
• Military experience a plus

Harris Beach is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates. Harris Beach PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.