Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pitcoff Law Group
Job overview
The Contract Attorney – Business Litigation role at Pitcoff Law Group involves supporting the business litigation team by managing active commercial litigation cases and delivering strategic legal advocacy.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will handle all stages of litigation including motion practice, discovery, depositions, negotiations, and hearings, collaborate on case strategy, provide business-minded legal advice, and maintain professionalism and client communication.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers $100 to $150 per hour based on experience, is a contract role with potential for ongoing work, and is remote with occasional in-person requirements in New York City.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in New York with demonstrated business/commercial litigation experience; insurance defense, personal injury, or corporate transactional experience is a plus but not required; strong communication, organization, and independence in a remote setting are essential.
Career development
The role offers potential for ongoing work and growth into additional matters based on performance and availability, supporting professional development within a collaborative team.
Work environment and culture
Pitcoff Law Group values clear communication, accountability, professionalism, collaborative problem-solving, and excellent client service in a flexible, remote work environment.
Company information
Pitcoff Law Group is a boutique commercial litigation and business law firm serving clients in New York and Florida, recognized as one of the fastest-growing small law firms in America with a focus on sophisticated legal solutions and client responsiveness.
Team overview
The candidate will join the business litigation team, working collaboratively with firm leadership and colleagues on complex commercial cases.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with occasional in-person requirements in New York City as needed.
Unique job features
This contract role offers flexibility, the opportunity to work on high-stakes, challenging commercial litigation cases, and potential for ongoing work based on performance.
Company overview
Pitcoff Law Group, PC is a boutique law firm based in New York City specializing in business litigation, corporate transactional matters, and company representation. The firm provides personalized legal services to a diverse clientele, including startups, established businesses, and large corporations. Founded by Ross Evan Pitcoff, who has over a decade of experience in corporate law, the firm is known for its expertise in areas such as shareholder disputes, breach of contract cases, entity structuring, and international arbitration. With a focus on tailored legal solutions, Pitcoff Law Group aims to guide businesses through complex legal challenges while fostering growth and mitigating risks.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your New York law license and relevant business/commercial litigation experience, emphasizing your ability to manage active cases independently in a remote setting.
Focus on showcasing your skills in motion practice, discovery, depositions, negotiations, and hearings, along with your strategic case management and client communication abilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including Pitcoff Law Group’s corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current attorneys or team members in the business litigation division at Pitcoff Law Group on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent firm successes, asking about their experience working remotely, or inquiring about the firm's approach to client-focused litigation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'commercial litigation,' 'motion practice,' 'case strategy,' 'client-focused solutions,' and 'remote case management' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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