Catania, Mahon & Rider, PLLC ("CMR") is seeking junior and mid-level associates to join its growing commercial, employment, and construction litigation practice groups.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in compound construction disputes and commercial litigation cases, including direct client contact, conducting and defending depositions, and attending court conferences and oral arguments.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and motions.
- Handle all aspects of appellate filings, including drafting persuasive briefs, reviewing records, and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Provide strategic legal advice to clients as part of CMR's outside general counsel services.
Qualifications:
- 2-7 years of relevant experience in Construction law, Commercial litigation, and/or Contract drafting and negotiation.
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work on and/or manage multiple assignments in a team-oriented environment.
- Active New York license.
Opportunities:
- Gain immediate and significant exposure to high-stakes construction and commercial litigation cases.
- Receive excellent hands-on experience and one-on-one client interaction.
- Potential for accelerated partnership track.
- Benefit from mentorship opportunities with experienced partners and senior associates to support your professional growth and development.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation, PTO, and benefits package.
- Firm-supported opportunities to develop your own book of business, with bonus compensation for client origination.
- Work-life balance with minimum annual billable hour requirement of 1600 hrs.
- Well-appointed, newly renovated, and spacious offices.