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New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks associate attorney with 3 years of experience. The candidate will prepare legal documents for settlement negotiations of major corporations and other clients in the insurance industry. Will assist Firm's Insurance Litigation Practice Department attorneys with researching legal matters or regulations involving federal jurisdiction. Must have Master of Law (LL.M.). Experience must include: Knowledge in U.S. federal litigation law; Research, interpret, and apply federal litigation laws and regulations for trial briefs; Onboarding clients; Pleadings, propounding/responding to discovery demands; Taking/defending depositions, discovery motions, motions to dismiss, summary judgement motions; Federal jury trial (including pre-trial motions such as motions in limine, jury selection, witness examination, post-trial motion practice); Settlement negotiations, mediations, oral arguments; and State and federal court practice. Must be able to be admitted to the New York Bar. Legal

The candidate should have Juris Doctorate degree.

This firm is at the top of the list in the city where it has its headquarters. Its New York branch office, while large, is not so dominating--not that it has to be. With one of the most glamourous and interesting group of clientele in Manhattan, associates enjoy their work. Although training could be more structured, associates get on the job training that keeps their skills fairly well developed. Associates here are quite happy and tend to stick around despite their marketability among New York firms.

Litigation - General/Commercial, Litigation - Insurance

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks transportation finance associate attorney with 3+ years of transactional experience. The candidate should have a background in finance, commercial lending, and leasing deals. Must preferably have experience within an international law firm or in-house counsel to an airline or aircraft leasing company. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Finance - General

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level intellectual property lawyer with 2-7 years of patent litigation and/or patent prosecution experience. The candidate should have Japanese fluency, both written and spoken. Legal

The candidate should have top academic and firm credentials.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

IP - Litigation General

Full-Time

New York CIty office of an AmLaw firm seeks real estate attorney with 3-5 years of transactional experience. The candidates should have a background in handling commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing, and leasing. Must have prior work experience, preferably in a law firm. Legal

The candidate should have strong academic credentials. Strong analytical and verbal and written communication skills are required.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Real Estate

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks senior employee benefits attorney with 7+ years of health and welfare benefits experience. The candidate will work with both employers and plan services providers to help them comply with the latest legal developments. Industry experience is preferred. Legal

The candidate should be motivated self-starter with stellar academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This firm has gone through countless mergers to end up where it is today: a national full-service firm. The New York office has the advantage of having both suburban East Coast offices and branches in several major cities, which allows the firm to accommodate a spectrum of needs and clients. In the city, the practice is strongly litigation and intellectual property oriented, with a particularly popular employment section. Associates here have the benefits of a smaller firm attitude with the offices and paychecks of a large firm. Pulling down lots of hours, but not unreasonable amounts, the associates get good responsibility and on the job training.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property litigation associate attorney preferably with 1-2 years of experience. The candidate will do preparation and trial of significant patent matters; prepare and manage discovery; work with experts; conduct and defend depositions; draft pleadings, motions, markman and pretrial briefing; undertake technical analysis of products and patents. B.S. or equivalent degree in engineering or similar discipline (electrical engineering or computer science a plus) is plus. USPTO admission is preferred. Admission to the NY Bar (or ability to sit for it) is required. Legal

The candidate should preferably have JD degree from a top-tier law school. Strong educational background is preferred. Must be detail oriented and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

IP - Litigation - Electrical Engineering, IP - Litigation - Computer Science

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks employment associate attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have 1+ year of experience with transactional employment law (including employment due diligence). Proficient knowledge of the full range of employment laws, administrative procedures and litigation procedures is required. Experience drafting employment and separation agreements is required. Experience with restrictive covenants is required. Some experience with traditional labor matters is strongly preferred. Must be current member of the New York Bar. Legal

The candidate should have excellent writing and analytical skills, along with a strong academic background

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.

Litigation - Labor & Employment, Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level bankruptcy and commercial litigation associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate must have knowledge of creditor-side loan workouts, secured debt restructuring and consumer financial services litigation. Experience conducting discovery and arguing motions is strongly preferred. Additional Bar admissions are a plus. Legal

The candidate should have a strong academic background and excellent writing skills

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.

Litigation - General/Commercial, Bankruptcy

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level corporate and securities associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should have specific background in capital markets work. Experience working on private placements, Rule 144A offerings, PIPE transactions, initial public offerings, follow-on offerings of equity and debt securities, and continuous offering programs would be helpful. Legal

The candidate should have major law firm experience, excellent educational credentials and a willingness to take on responsibility as needed.

An established law firm with an international presence, this distinguished law firm has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It specializes in banking and finance. An equal opportunity employer, the firm encourages diversity at the workplace. The firm has also received many honors from leading industry publications over the years.

Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks senior corporate and securities/fund formation associate attorney with 5+ years of experience. The candidate should have a background with a particular focus on Real Estate Private Investment Fund work. Legal

The candidate should have excellent educational credentials.

An established law firm with an international presence, this distinguished law firm has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It specializes in banking and finance. An equal opportunity employer, the firm encourages diversity at the workplace. The firm has also received many honors from leading industry publications over the years.

Corporate - Private Equity, Corporate - Securities and Capital Markets

Full-Time