Commercial Litigation Associate (Attorney)

We are working with a nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing Managed Care and ERISA Litigation practice in its New York City or Stamford, CT office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least four years of complex commercial or federal litigation experience who is interested in joining a sophisticated national litigation practice handling significant, often cutting-edge disputes involving employee benefits, managed care, and insurance-related matters.

Responsibilities

The Commercial Litigation Associate will work closely with attorneys across the firm's national Managed Care and ERISA Litigation practice, handling sophisticated litigation matters involving employee benefits, insurance, managed care, and related commercial disputes.

Responsibilities will include:

• Representing corporate clients, insurers, employers, and benefit plan administrators in complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and arbitration proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and drafting substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Taking an active role in all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment and strategy development through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and appeal.
• Managing discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery requests, reviewing and analyzing documents, and coordinating electronic discovery.
• Preparing for and participating in depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Making court appearances and assisting with oral arguments and other proceedings, as appropriate.
• Analyzing complex legal and factual issues, developing litigation strategies, and providing practical, business-oriented recommendations to clients.
• Working collaboratively with attorneys across multiple offices while managing deadlines, maintaining strong client communication, and ensuring high-quality work product.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• At least four years of substantive complex commercial litigation and/or federal litigation experience, preferably gained at in a law firm environment.
• Strong experience with federal court litigation, including substantive motion practice, discovery, and case management.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills, including demonstrated experience drafting complex legal briefs and motions.
• Experience litigating ERISA benefits disputes, medical provider disputes, and/or insurance coverage matters is highly desirable but not required.
• Prior judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to producing high-quality legal work.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys across offices and practice groups.
• Law degree and admission to practice in New York State and federal courts, together with any additional admission required for the attorney's primary office location.

Why Attorneys Are Drawn to This Opportunity

The firm offers an attractive combination of sophisticated national litigation work, meaningful professional development, a collaborative culture, and long-term career opportunities.

Highlights include:

• Nationally Recognized Litigation Practice: Join an established and growing Managed Care and ERISA Litigation team recognized for handling sophisticated, high-stakes disputes involving complex and evolving areas of law.
• Substantive Litigation Experience: Assume meaningful responsibility for cases, including opportunities to make court appearances, participate in depositions and trials, manage discovery, and draft briefs addressing significant legal issues.
• Specialized Practice Development: Develop expertise in ERISA, managed care, employee benefits, and insurance-related litigation while building upon an established foundation in complex commercial litigation.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside accomplished litigators in a collegial, cross-office environment that values accessibility, teamwork, and professional excellence.
• Mentorship and Professional Development: Benefit from a structured integration process, including two assigned formal mentors, meaningful training, and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, reasonable billable hour expectations, and a firm culture that emphasizes attorney well-being and sustainable career development.
• Long-Term Career Opportunities: Build a practice within a nationally respected firm committed to supporting the professional growth, advancement, and long-term success of its attorneys.

The firm has received significant national recognition for its workplace culture and commitment to attorney satisfaction, including rankings among the:

• Top 50 Best Firms to Work For
• Top 25 Firms for Culture
• Top 10 Firms for Diversity, Technology & Innovation, Wellness, and Integration of Laterals and Clerks

The firm has also been repeatedly recognized as one of Connecticut's Best Places to Work, and has earned top-tier distinctions in the Best Law Firms rankings.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, class year, and office location.

Anticipated Base Salary Ranges:

• New York City: $202,500–$210,000
• Stamford, CT: $192,500–$200,000

The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance, including short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous parental leave benefits
• Generous PTO program without rigid annual limits
• Pet insurance
• Hybrid work flexibility, generally requiring 2–3 days per week in the office
• Reasonable billable hour goal, including credit for qualifying pro bono work and up to 50 hours of approved DEI activities
• Formal mentorship and professional development programs

For consideration, please provide a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and two writing samples, preferably substantive briefs that have not been edited by others. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.