Commercial Litigation Attorney

Company: Schneider Buchel LLP
Location: Woodbury
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About the Role We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney with 5 years of commercial litigation experience to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases from intake through pre-trial stages, with significant client interaction and hands-on responsibility. If you’re motivated by results, confident in the courtroom, and skilled at navigating discovery, motion practice, and settlement strategy, we’d love to hear from you. Our Culture & Values At Schneider Buchel, we’re serious about excellence—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We bring high standards, sharp minds, and strong values to the table every day. Our team delivers best-in-class legal work with precision, urgency, and a relentless focus on client service. We lead in our market because we set the bar higher for quality, responsiveness, and results. We’re a firm that works hard, celebrates wins, supports one another, and never settles for “good enough.” If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where your contribution is celebrated and valued, you’ll feel right at home here. Compensation: $140,000 DOE Responsibilities: What You’ll Do Manage litigation matters from inception through pre-trial, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, and motion practice Draft, review, and argue motions (dispositive and non-dispositive) in state and federal courts Discovery: Conducting and managing the discovery process, including taking and defending depositions Develop and implement case strategies in consultation with clients and senior attorneys Participate in settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration proceedings Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and advisory opinions Maintain regular, proactive communication with clients, property managers, and board members Collaborate with colleagues on high-profile cases and firm initiatives Attend occasional board meetings to provide litigation updates or guidance Case Management: Overseeing cases from inception to resolution, including strategy development and client advisement Court Appearances: Representing clients in court, including trials, hearings, and mediations Qualifications: Who You Are Admitted to practice law in New York State 5 years of relevant litigation experience with strong pre-trial experience Familiarity with community association law, zoning, and local regulatory frameworks is a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and organizational abilities Client-focused with an ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment About Company At Schneider Buchel LLP, we’re more than just coworkers — we’re a team that genuinely cares about one another and the clients we serve. Our firm is a collaborative, client-focused law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services with integrity, empathy, and results-driven excellence. Our culture is built on trust, teamwork, and shared success. We celebrate wins together, support one another through challenges, and take pride in the meaningful work we do every day. We believe that when people enjoy coming to work and feel connected to their team, great things happen — for clients and for our firm. Our Core Values Results-Driven Excellence Hug The Client Respect & Empathy Integrity & Transparency Continuous Growth & Learning Work-Life Balance Collaborative Teamwork At Schneider Buchel LLP, we work hard, laugh often, and take pride in being a firm where everyone feels valued, supported, and part of something bigger.

Keywords: Schneider Buchel LLP, Meriden , Commercial Litigation Attorney, Legal , Woodbury, Connecticut