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Commercial Litigation Associates

Buffalo, NY 14202

Posted: 06/03/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Legal Job Number: 8295 Pay Rate: $105,000 - $135,000

Job Description

A growing Buffalo law firm has an opening for two Commercial Litigation Associates with 2-6 years of experience handling complex business disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, trade secrets, intellectual property, and corporate governance matters. This role offers significant hands-on litigation experience, including depositions, court appearances, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and support commercial litigation matters through all phases of litigation, from case inception through resolution
  • Conduct legal research and analysis and provide strategic recommendations
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents
  • Participate in depositions, court appearances, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
  • Collaborate closely with senior attorneys on complex litigation matters
  • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
  • Stay current on legal developments affecting clients and litigation strategy


The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented attorney who enjoys developing creative litigation strategies and taking an active role in all phases of complex commercial litigation.

What`s Offered
  • Leadership opportunity within a growing office
  • Institutional support for practice development initiatives
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and contributions
  • Collaborative environment and professional development support

Job Requirements

  • J.D. And admission to the New York State Bar
  • 2-6 years of commercial litigation experience
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents


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

Leigha Barratt
Legal Staffing Manager

Leigha joins the KRG Staffing Team with nearly ten years of experience working in the WNY legal arena as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant and Court Clerk. She also holds an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies. Leigha’s hands-on experience in local law firms and our Courts System gives her a unique perspective when it comes to legal staffing. Simply put, Leigha can talk the talk and walk the walk.

Leigha excels when it comes to communication, efficiency and organization. She knows exactly how a law office (or any office for that matter) operates and understands that any business is only as good as their support staff so she understands what she’s looking for when searching for top talent.

When she isn’t busy searching for the perfect Candidates, Leigha is at the softball or baseball diamonds with her three beautiful kids! She also loves cooking and hosting parties for her family and friends. And the best part about Leigha? She is funny! The KRG staff enjoys her down-to-earth, honest approach to life; her one-liners keep us chuckling throughout our workday and boy are we grateful she’s on our Team!

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