Commercial Litigation Associate

Candidates should have at least three (3) to five (5) years of complex commercial litigation experience in federal and state court, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, handling complex discovery (written discovery, document production, protective/confidentiality orders), and preparing cases for trial. 

In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in labor and employment matters.  Experience should include advising private sector employers on labor and employment issues, including hiring, termination, and employment-related wage and hour litigation.

The candidate must have excellent research and writing skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be an independent self-starter committed to growing a thriving practice for the long term. 

We invite you to apply if you are looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued. 

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

In compliance with New York Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position.  Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC.    An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.