Job Description
Job Description
A New York litigation group is looking for a Litigation Associate (4-6 Year) from a high-end firm who has experience playing an integral role in cases, can be deployed on any sort of litigation matter, and has substantive experience with complex business litigation matters.
Ideal candidates should have experience researching, drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos or other written work product and conducting witness interviews. Experience preparing for and conducting depositions,and preparing for and participating in arbitrations and trials is preferred.
Candidates should be detail-oriented self-starters, and comfortable and experienced taking a leadership role in cases and at the Firm. They should also be capable of handling and running multiple significant matters at once. We seek associates who are eager and willing to work hard, collegial and team oriented.
This is an excellent professional development opportunity to join an entrepreneurial firm and to take on more responsibility on cases/matters and also develop clients. The Litigation Practice represents local, national, and international clients in all types of complex litigation. Applicable areas of interest include complex business disputes (contract, business torts), securities litigation, regulatory defense, technology, e-commerce, media and entertainment, apparel, beauty, retail, and intellectual property.
Requirements:
• Superior academic credentials
o J.D. from a top law school, top 20% of law school class
• NY bar membership
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must
• First chair experience preferred
• Big or mid-sized law firm experience, clerkship experience a plus
• Highly developed organization, research, and analytical skills are essential
• Ability to work well under pressure and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work well in a team and communicate with coworkers