Description

ROSENBERG FORTUNA FILOSA & LAITMAN, LLP 666 Old Country Road, Suite 810 | Garden City, New York 11530

 
POSITION AVAILABLE: Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation Garden City, New York | Full-Time | 5+ Years Experience Required | $150,000+ -250,000+

 
About the Firm

Rosenberg Fortuna Filosa & Laitman, LLP is an established, full-service transactional and litigation firm based in Garden City, New York. The firm serves a sophisticated client base across a broad range of practice areas including commercial real estate, business acquisitions, corporate transactions, commercial litigation, and related regulatory matters. Our litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes, real estate litigation, business and partnership disputes, and related matters in state and federal courts throughout the New York metropolitan area.

We offer a collegial, high-caliber environment where attorneys work on substantive matters from day one and receive the support and resources needed to build a strong practice.

 
The Position

We are seeking a seasoned commercial litigator with a minimum of five (5) years of experience to join our litigation practice. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of commercial and real estate-related disputes, work closely with the firm's transactional attorneys on litigation arising from complex transactions, and interface directly with clients at all stages of proceedings. This is a substantive, hands-on litigation role with genuine opportunity for growth and advancement within the firm.

 
Primary Responsibilities

Manage and prosecute commercial litigation matters in New York State Supreme Court, federal district court, and applicable appellate courts
Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, pre-trial motions, discovery, depositions, trial preparation and trials
Draft and argue dispositive motions and preliminary injunctions
Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses
Advise clients on litigation risk, case strategy, and settlement positioning
Collaborate with transactional attorneys on disputes arising from real estate closings, business acquisitions, contract breaches, and related commercial matters
Manage litigation timelines, court deadlines, and client communications with minimal supervision
Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and support staff on assigned matters
 

What We Offer

Compensation: $150,000-$250,000+  with upward adjustment commensurate with experience and qualifications with business origination
Meaningful work on complex, sophisticated matters from day one
Collaborative firm culture with direct access to senior partners
Attorney designation with defined path for advancement within the firm
Health benefits, 401k and profit sharing
Convenient Garden City location