Business Litigation Attorney

Job Title

Business Litigation Attorney

Location

New York, NY 10005 – Hybrid/Remote with Frequent In-Person Court Appearances

Client

Confidential Business Law Firm

Website

Wilkinson Law LLC

Salary

$150,000 – $185,000 per year

About the Client

Our client is an entrepreneurial business law firm focused on helping business owners navigate complex legal disputes and make informed decisions. The firm works with a diverse client base, including business owners, individuals, families, affiliated entities, and public companies across the U.S. and internationally.

The firm emphasizes five core values: Trustworthy, Reliable, Available, Caring, and Knowledgeable (TRACK) and places a strong focus on clear communication, responsiveness, problem-solving, and client service.

Job Summary

The firm is seeking an experienced Business Litigation Attorney with at least 5 years of litigation experience who can independently manage commercial and business litigation matters from start to finish.

The attorney will work directly with business owners and the legal team, developing litigation strategies, handling court proceedings, managing discovery, negotiating settlements, and providing clear, practical legal advice.

This is a remote/hybrid position, but the attorney must be comfortable with frequent in-person court appearances, hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation-related proceedings.

Responsibilities

Independently manage commercial and business litigation matters from initiation through resolution.

Handle disputes involving contracts, business owners, and commercial parties.

Prepare, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, certifications, and other court documents.

Handle court appearances, hearings, oral arguments, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.

Manage written and document discovery and conduct depositions.

Conduct legal and factual research and develop litigation strategies.

Evaluate claims, defenses, exposure, remedies, and potential outcomes.

Draft demand letters, settlement communications, and correspondence with opposing counsel.

Negotiate settlements and advise clients on litigation and alternative dispute-resolution options.

Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.

Manage litigation deadlines, court rules, filings, and case responsibilities independently.

Identify issues, risks, and next steps and proactively move matters forward.

Provide clear and practical legal advice to business owners.

Qualifications

5+ years of litigation experience.

Licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

Strong experience in commercial and business litigation.

Experience independently managing litigation matters.

Strong pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and deposition experience.

Experience with court appearances, hearings, and oral arguments.

Strong legal research, writing, and litigation strategy skills.

Experience negotiating settlements and handling mediation/arbitration.

Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage deadlines and cases with minimal supervision.

Comfortable working remotely while regularly attending in-person litigation proceedings.

Willingness to travel approximately 25% as required.

Federal court admission in New York and/or New Jersey is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior business litigation attorney who can take complete ownership of a case without requiring significant day-to-day supervision.

They should be comfortable working directly with business owners, analyzing complicated facts, identifying risks, developing practical litigation strategies, and clearly explaining those strategies to clients.

The strongest candidate will have substantial commercial/business litigation experience, strong courtroom and discovery experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and a proactive, organized approach to managing cases.

Simple Explanation of the Job

You will represent business owners in commercial and business disputes. You will manage cases from beginning to end, including researching the issues, preparing legal documents, handling discovery and depositions, appearing in court, negotiating settlements, and advising clients on the best way to move their case forward.

Key Screening Questions

Are you currently licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey?

How many years of litigation experience do you have, and how much of that is specifically commercial/business litigation?

Can you independently manage litigation matters from initiation through resolution? Please describe a recent matter you handled.

How much hands-on experience do you have with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court appearances?

Do you have experience representing business owners in disputes involving contracts or disputes among owners of the same business?

What is your experience with state and federal court litigation? Are you admitted to federal courts in NY or NJ?

Are you comfortable working remotely while regularly attending in-person court appearances, depositions, mediations, and hearings?

Are you comfortable with approximately 25% travel as required for litigation matters?