Contract Attorney – Hearing Coverage

5 days ago

New York, New York, United States Oliver James Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per year

In New York, NY (Hybrid Role): Our client – well-established law practice focused on banking, business, commercial, and real estate legal matters – is searching for a NY-barred Attorney to support their firm's commercial litigation group with hearings coverage on a part-time, as needed basis. The ideal candidate for this role will bring seven (7+) years of experience and a background in financial services, capable of research (merchant service agreements, garnishments, levies, etc.).

Position Overview
A well-established litigation practice is seeking a seasoned
New York-admitted attorney
to provide
court hearing coverage
on a part-time, contract basis. This role supports a shareholder-level attorney whose practice spans
commercial litigation
,
banking and financial services
,
real estate
, and
bankruptcy
. The ideal candidate will have strong courtroom presence, excellent legal research skills, and the ability to handle procedural and substantive hearings independently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Appear in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts for hearings, conferences, and procedural matters.
  • Provide post-hearing summaries and updates to the lead attorney.

  • Conduct legal research on:

  • Garnishment issues

  • Levies and seizure warrants
  • Merchant service agreements

  • State-specific statutes impacting creditors' rights and consumer protection

  • Assist with compliance-related appearances, including TROs, subpoenas, and discovery disputes.

  • Maintain a professional and confident courtroom demeanor.
  • Collaborate with internal legal teams as needed for case preparation and follow-up.

Qualifications

  • Active admission to the New York State Bar (required).
  • Minimum 7 years of litigation experience, preferably in commercial, banking, or bankruptcy law.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage court appearances independently.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills, particularly in financial services and compliance.
  • Familiarity with e-discovery, records retention, and ESI protocols is a plus.
  • Reliable, punctual, and responsive with excellent communication skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with creditors' rights enforcement, business torts, and consumer protection defense.
  • Knowledge of banking operations, including commercial loans and payment systems.
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Compensation
Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience. This is a contract/project-based
e
with flexible scheduling based on hearing needs.

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