Associate - Business Litigation

Associate - Business Litigation

Harris Beach Murtha seeks a senior associate or senior counsel level attorney to work with the collaborative business litigation team.

Open to the following Harris Beach Murtha offices for a hybrid remote opportunity:
Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Uniondale, White Plains, NY.

• Represent our clients in courtroom and mediation/arbitration proceedings
• Take and defend depositions
• Research various factual and legal issues and collaborate with senior attorneys about strategies
• Draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, briefs, etc.
• Examination of records and transactions underlying business disputes and investigations as to potential client claims
• Commitment to working in a variety of commercial litigation practice areas
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to provide comprehensive legal support to our clients
• The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually

• 5+ years’ experience in litigation required
• Experience in complex commercial litigation and/or bankruptcy preferred
• Admission to New York bar required
• Admission to Connecticut and/or Massachusetts bar preferred
• Federal or state judicial clerkship experience preferred
• Must have Juris Doctorate degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the bar
• Must have excellent research and writing skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Must be able to function effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
• Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand new information rapidly
• Maintains high standards of performance
• Exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self‑discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Must have a professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
• Military experience welcome

Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse: $138,000 - $175,000

Uniondale & White Plains: $148,

New York City: $159,

Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at to inquire about potential collaboration for this position.

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward‑thinking and innovative partnership with more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856. The firm offers legal services in numerous practice areas, serving Fortune 100 corporations and other clients across the United States.