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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Syracuse, NY 13202

Posted: 03/13/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Legal Job Number: 8225 Pay Rate: $100,000 - $120,000

Job Description

Tired of high billable pressure and rigid law firm culture? Come join a mid-sized family friendly firm celebrating over 100 years of representing businesses and individuals in Central NY. This offers a laid-back environment, full benefits, flexible billable hours, great mentorship, and room to grow into new practice areas.

A leading Upstate NY law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to represent clients in legal proceedings, draft legal documents, and provide strategic legal guidance across a variety of matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct legal research and collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Manage all phases of discovery, including electronic discovery
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and discovery demands/responses
  • Participate in trials, hearings, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings
  • Represent clients in court appearances and conferences
  • Manage day-to-day handling of employment law and personal injury matters under supervision
  • Meet monthly billable hour requirements

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of litigation experience
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admission to the New York State Bar (or ability to waive in); federal admission preferred
  • Experience practicing before New York State courts; federal court experience a plus
  • Strong knowledge of e-filing systems and online legal research tools
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills


Key Resource Group, LLC considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, citizenship, veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws. Key Resource Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Meet Your Recruiter

Sarah Faust
Staffing Manager

Sarah graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and quickly discovered her passion for recruiting and staffing—especially in unique and niche industries. With years of experience managing the full-cycle recruiting process, she thrives on learning the ins and outs of evolving workforce needs. A lifelong learner at heart, Sarah is always eager to understand new markets and trends.

She’s known for her strong relationship-building skills and finds genuine joy in making the perfect match between clients and candidates.

When she’s not connecting great people with great opportunities, you’ll find Sarah experimenting in the kitchen, tackling a new workout class, playing with her three cats, or hosting friends alongside her husband. And of course—Go Bills!

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