Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox dedicated to staffing solutions, is committed to collaborating closely with our internal clients to fulfill their staffing needs.

Our Syracuse law firm client has been representing businesses and individuals in Central New York for over 100 years.  Offering a diverse variety of practice areas, their office is in the heart of downtown Syracuse near the courthouse, and many places of interest within walking distance. 

We're looking for a Commercial and General Litigation Associate Attorney with litigation experience having the ability to handle a myriad of cases from inception to conclusion-will include drafting of pleadings, drafting of discovery documents and motions, familiarity with taking and defending depositions, strong legal research and analytical skills, and familiarity with, and experience in Federal Court is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication as well as great advocacy skills.

This position can work on a hybrid schedule but must be in office 2-3 days per week.

• Research and collaborate with senior attorneys to devise case strategies
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage discovery (including electronic discovery)
• Draft reports, legal memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands/responses, motions, briefs, etc.
• Participate in trial/ADR proceedings
• Represent clients in court
• Manage day-to-day aspects of employment law and personal injury files, under supervision
• Maintain reasonable monthly billable hour requirements
• Familiarity with Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms to participate in depositions, court conference, and meetings

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
• Admission in New York (or ability to waive in) required, additional Admission in Federal preferred
• Experience before NYS courts; federal court experience preferred
• Ability to travel for in person depositions and court conferences, including overnights
• High level organization skills for prioritizing workload
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
• Maintain high standards of performance
• Must exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Experience with online research sites
• Excellent research skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to manage competing priorities
• Must maintain high standards of performance
• Must have experience with online filing and research sites