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The role

We are hiring an Associate to grow into the firm's lead hearing attorney. The role starts primarily transactional: drafting and negotiating contracts, resolving settlement disputes, and handling a share of court and arbitration hearings. As you build experience, the role shifts toward hearings in state court, federal court, and commercial arbitration.

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to grow into a confident courtroom advocate while building a solid foundation in transactional work. You will work directly with the firm's partners and take on real responsibility early.

This is a full-time, in-office position at our Lynbrook office, with regular appearances in courts across the New York metro area.

Responsibilities

• •Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including service agreements, licensing agreements, terms of service, NDAs, and vendor and supplier agreements
• •Appear for the firm at hearings, conferences, and oral arguments in New York state courts and federal district courts (E.D.N.Y. and S.D.N.Y.)
• •Handle commercial arbitration hearings (AAA, JAMS, and similar forums), including witness examination, evidence presentation, and closing arguments
• •Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel, represent clients at mediations and settlement conferences, and draft and finalize settlement agreements
• •Litigate commercial disputes, contract disputes, and intellectual property infringement matters (trademark, copyright, and trade dress)
• •Draft and argue motions, including motions to dismiss, for summary judgment, and for preliminary injunctions or TROs
• •Prepare witnesses and exhibits for hearings, depositions, and arbitration
• •Manage discovery, including document review, written discovery, and depositions
• •Draft pleadings, arbitration demands, and briefs
• •Track deadlines and court calendars, and keep clients updated on case status

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York and in good standing
• Admitted, or eligible for prompt admission, to the E.D.N.Y. and S.D.N.Y.
• 1+ years of litigation experience, including hands-on courtroom or hearing work
• Comfortable handling hearings and arguments on your own, with partner support behind you
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple matters and deadlines at once

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with intellectual property disputes, especially trademark or copyright infringement
• Familiarity with e-commerce disputes, including Amazon seller issues, marketplace suspensions, counterfeit claims, or platform arbitrations
• Commercial arbitration experience as lead or second chair
• Proficiency with new technology, including AI tools for legal research, drafting, and case management
• Comfortable with e-discovery platforms and practice-management software