Junior Litigation Associate (1–3 Years)

Five Towns, Long Island, NY

Civil/Commercial Litigation (State & Federal)

Full-time

$125,000–$160,000 base + discretionary bonus (commensurate with experience)

Our client is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate (1–3 years) who is eager to learn, take on early responsibility, and develop under the mentorship of seasoned litigators—while enjoying a minimal commute to an on-site Five Towns office.

Responsibilities:

• Research complex issues; draft memoranda, pleadings, and motions; Bluebook/cite-check
• Assist with discovery (RFPs/RFAs/ROGs, subpoenas, privilege logs) and manage productions
• Prepare and e-file submissions in NYSCEF/ECF; help maintain calendars and deadlines
• Support deposition and hearing prep (exhibit binders, outlines, summaries)
• Learn and apply eDiscovery best practices (Relativity or similar)

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of litigation experience (law firm, clinic, or judicial internship)
• Excellent legal research and writing; strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Familiarity with civil procedure and motion practice; eagerness to build courtroom skills
• New York Bar admission (or pending) required; strong academic performance preferred
• Proactive, organized, and team-oriented with professional communication skills



Why This Role

• Hands-on training, direct partner exposure, and real responsibility early on
• Sophisticated matters with clear development path and meaningful mentorship
• Work-life balance in a high-caliber setting