Litigation Associate with Path to Department Leadership

Wein Law Firm is a boutique commercial litigation and judgment-enforcement firm representing funders and creditors in New York. We are hiring a civil litigator who can step into contested matters, write well, appear in court, and grow into a leadership role. This is not a general associate position. You will not be doing basic intake or routine initial filings. This role is for a lawyer who wants real responsibility, meaningful litigation work, and a path to helping build and lead an in-house litigation department.What You'll DoHandle contested litigation matters after an answer, counterclaim, or other substantive response is filedDraft motions, oppositions, affidavits, discovery demands and responses, and other litigation papersManage NYSCEF filings, court appearances, conferences, and hearingsWork with per diem counsel when neededTake increasing ownership over case strategy, workflow, and department operations as you growWhat We're Looking ForAdmitted in New York2-5 years of civil litigation experienceStrong legal writerComfortable with motion practice, court appearances, and independent responsibilityOrganized, practical, and able to operate in a high-volume environmentOpen to technology, systems, and process-driven legal workInterested in growing into a leadership role over timeStrong PlusCommercial litigation, collections, creditor-side, or enforcement experienceAdmission in California, Florida, and/or Virginia in addition to New YorkWhy This Role Is DifferentDirect mentorship from an experienced New York civil litigatorHeavy investment in automation and systems to eliminate low-value attorney workClear path toward building and leading a litigation departmentHigh standards, low ego, practical work environmentLocation On-site in Cedarhurst, NY A car is requiredCompensation $125,000 - $200,000 depending on experience

Created: 2026-05-16