Commercial Litigation Attorney

Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our growing New York Litigation practice group. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial disputes, particularly matters involving real estate and construction-related litigation.

Our litigation team represents clients across a broad range of industries, including real estate, financial services, insurance, and corporate sectors, handling sophisticated commercial disputes in both state and federal courts. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients, appear in court, and play a meaningful role in case strategy while collaborating with a highly experienced litigation team.

Practice Group Overview

The New York Litigation practice group is team-oriented and client-focused, offering attorneys the opportunity for meaningful client interaction and professional growth. Our attorneys regularly handle disputes involving cooperative and condominium boards, design professionals, developers, contractors, and other commercial entities.

Associates work closely with shareholders and senior attorneys while gaining hands-on experience managing cases from inception through resolution, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial litigation matters, with a focus on real estate and construction disputes
• Draft and file motions, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Conduct and defend depositions and manage the discovery process
• Handle court appearances, conferences, hearings, and motion practice
• Develop litigation strategies and collaborate with clients on case objectives
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation or court proceedings
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and co-counsel
• Assist with trial preparation and case strategy

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar (required)
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is a strong plus
• 4–10 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in commercial litigation
• Experience handling complex commercial, real estate, or construction disputes
• Proven experience with motions, depositions, and discovery practice

What We’re Looking For

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Discovery experience, including:
• Document collection and review
• Drafting document requests, interrogatories, and responses
• Using discovery platforms such as Relativity
• Conducting meet-and-confer conferences
• Drafting and managing search terms and e-discovery protocols
• Deposition experience, including preparing outlines and assisting attorneys and clients
• Ability to manage active caseloads independently while collaborating with a team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Professional judgment and a team-oriented mindset

What You’ll Do

This is a hands-on litigation role with real responsibility. Attorneys in this position will:

• Appear in court for conferences, hearings, and motion practice
• Manage litigation files from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands, and legal memoranda
• Take and defend depositions
• Work closely with clients and colleagues to develop case strategy
• Assist with trial preparation

Firm Culture

Scarinci Hollenbeck values attorneys who thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and open-door environment. Our attorneys benefit from direct access to experienced shareholders, mentorship opportunities, and meaningful client interaction.

We look for professionals who are motivated to grow their practice while contributing to a team-oriented culture that emphasizes excellence, professionalism, and client service.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range:

$130,000 – $190,000 annually, depending on experience and portable business.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Firm events and networking opportunities
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

If you are a court-ready litigation attorney seeking a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Scarinci Hollenbeck.