Litigation Associate (MCA & Civil Litigation)

Job Description

A fast-growing boutique law firm specializing in commercial litigation, judgment enforcement, and creditor representation is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its team. This is not a typical associate role — it is a high-impact position with a clear path to leadership, where you will be trained to eventually run the litigation department and manage a team. The firm operates with strong systems and heavy automation, allowing attorneys to focus on strategy, advocacy, and execution — not busywork. You will work directly with experienced leadership and gain hands-on exposure to complex, high-volume litigation, including Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) matters.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a docket of commercial and civil litigation matters from contested stage through resolution
• Handle motion practice, including drafting and arguing motions, pleadings, and briefs in state and federal courts
• Appear in court, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings
• Oversee post-judgment enforcement actions (garnishments, levies, turnovers, etc.)
• Work extensively on MCA-related litigation and general commercial disputes
• Take ownership of cases after responsive pleadings (answer/counterclaim stage)
• Manage discovery, affidavits, and NYSCEF filings
• Assist in developing litigation strategy and workflow optimization
• Support leadership in running the litigation function and scaling the department
• Coordinate and supervise outside counsel where appropriate
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk, compliance, and strategy
• Stay current on legal developments in commercial litigation, collections, and creditor’s rights
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active New York Bar admission
• 3+ years of litigation experience (commercial litigation, collections, creditor’s rights, or similar)
• Strong writing, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy skills
• Experience managing multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with NYSCEF and legal research platforms
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small, high-performing team
• Experience with Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) or commercial finance litigation preferred
• Background in high-volume litigation environments preferred
• Additional bar admissions (e.g., CA, FL, VA) a plus