Associate Commercial Litigation (New York, NY)

At Vedder, we know that great people are key to our success. We understand the importance in offering outstanding opportunities to work in well-respected practices and with talented and experienced colleagues-serving a prestigious client base across the globe. If you want the chance to learn and grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a litigation associate to join the Litigation team in our New York office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service. About you: * You have 3-5 years of complex commercial litigation experience, including very strong research, writing and advocacy writing skills; * You have deposition and case management experience, as well as experience with drafting complaints and motions, conducting discovery, taking depositions, appearing in federal and state courts and corresponding with opposing counsel and clients; * You have strong research and brief writing skills; * You have a J.D. degree and strong academic credentials; * And you are admitted (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in New York. * New Jersey bar admittance, in addition to New York admittance, is a plus.Please submit the following required documents with your application: * Resume / CV * Unofficial Law School Transcript * Writing Sample * Cover Letter (encouraged but not required) About Us: * We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment. * We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume. * We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback. * Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive. * We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote. Our Benefits:At Vedder, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our Associates' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes: * Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience. * Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program. * Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard. * Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being. * Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days. * Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs. * Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies. * Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.Compensation: * $240,000 - $320,000 annual base salaryEqual Employment Opportunity:Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversityand solicit applications from all qualified applicantswithoutregardto race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodat