Litigation Attorney

Associate Attorney – Civil & Commercial Litigation (2–3 Years of Experience)

Location: New York, NY Position Type: Full-Time Practice Area: Civil & Commercial Litigation

Job Overview

DeHeng Chen LLC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney with 2–3 years of civil and commercial litigation experience to join our New York office.

The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, along with practical experience handling civil and commercial litigation matters. This position offers an opportunity to work on complex business disputes, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, and other commercial litigation matters involving domestic and international clients.

The successful candidate should be capable of managing litigation assignments independently while collaborating effectively with senior attorneys and other team members in a fast-paced, professional environment.

Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research resources to support litigation strategies and legal arguments.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related documents.
• Handle civil and commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract claims, business disputes, shareholder disputes, and other commercial controversies.
• Assist with all stages of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Analyze factual records, relevant statutes, case law, and procedural rules to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties involved in litigation matters.
• Manage litigation case files, monitor court deadlines, and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state procedural rules.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and colleagues on case strategy, legal analysis, and complex litigation matters.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments, litigation strategies, and procedural matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar and good standing.
• 2–3 years of relevant litigation experience, primarily in civil and commercial litigation.
• Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and discovery-related documents.
• Strong understanding of federal and New York State civil procedure, court rules, and litigation practices.
• Experience handling commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, and other business-related litigation matters.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple litigation matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred but not required.
• Experience representing international clients or handling cross-border commercial disputes is a plus.

Pay: $165,742.40 - $184,372.83 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10170