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New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level labor and employment associate attorney with 3-4 years of experience. The ideal candidate must have experience in single plaintiff employment litigation, wage and hour, and administrative charges and matters. Should be a member of the New York Bar. Legal

This Vault Law 100 and AmLaw 100 ranked firm operates through a distinctive client services model, which combines robust technology, knowledge management, process management techniques, alternative fee schedules, and practical tools. This firm provides thoughtful, strategic, and practical legal counsel and offer a national platform and international gateway to serve their clients. As associates, attorneys are compensated and advanced based on their individual merits and at varying rates. Additionally, the firm?s professional services group offers alternatives for attorneys by tailoring arrangements according to each attorney?s legal skill level, their desired time commitment, and overall total contribution aspirations. Attorneys at this firm are committed to playing an active and positive role in the communities where they work and live.

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks mid-level litigation and enforcement associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience in internal and government investigations, anti-corruption and international risk matters, matters involving white-collar, money laundering, fraud, risk assessment and regulatory work, and/or complex commercial litigation matters. The candidate should preferably have experience with global anti-bribery laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA), UK Bribery Act, trade sanctions, export control, anti-money laundering, and private equity or sovereign investor transactions. Should be highly capable of managing a broad range of internal and external investigation tasks, including conducting interviews, interfacing with clients, advising on strategy and managing associate teams. International travel is expected. Large law firm experience is preferred. Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is required. Legal

The candidate should have superlative academic credentials. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.

Litigation - White Collar Crime, Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks litigation associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have big firm experience. Must be admitted to practice in New York. Legal

The candidate should have excellent analytical skills, writing skills and academic records.

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 - General/Commercial

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

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

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks litigation associate attorney with preferably 1-2 years of general corporate experience at a large firm experience. The candidate will provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. Will provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents. Draft pleadings and other case documents. Manage matters from commencement to final resolution and Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys. Knowledge of federal and state court practice, experience preparing answers, motions and other routine filings is preferred. Experience assisting with the taking and defending of depositions; and Courtroom (hearing and/or trial) experience is preferred. Clerkship of experience is plus. Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents is needed. Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices is needed. Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of New York. Legal

The candidate should have Juris Doctor degree. Should preferably have strong writing and oral communication skills, and an ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines is needed. Must have strong organization and matter management skills. Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associates and Support Staff is required. Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team is required. Must have clear and effective drafting skills and strong negotiating skills.

Over a century old, this firm is a strong regional presence. With its New York office being its most cosmopolitan office by far, salaries are not competitive with national firms with similar practice areas. However, with well developed practice areas particularly in state court commercial litigation, this firm consistently delivers good work. The firm strongly prefers the Northeastern born and bred--from law schools to clients. And, more importantly, associates are expected to make substantial contributions to the firm in terms of work product and, over time, to business development. Manhattan associates who feel superior to their suburban counterparts will not be tolerated--the order of the day to contribution and cooperation.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Melville office of an AmLaw firm seeks labor and employment associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in New York. 3+ years of Wage and Hour experience is strongly preferred. Must have significant litigation experience. Legal

The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials.

Litigation - Labor & Employment

Full-Time

Syracuse office of our client seeks associate attorney with preferably 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should preferably have litigation skills. Legal

The law firm is based in New York and specializes in labor and employment law with an emphasis on defense litigation. Its key areas of practice are school law, employment law, and construction law. It is an AV-rated legal practice. The firm is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity at the workplace.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Jericho office of our client seeks associate attorney with 3+ years of general litigation experience. The candidate should have experience with employment counseling and litigation, defense of discrimination claims, and representing and advising clients in collective bargaining, wage and hour matters and related issues. Legal

The candidate should posses strong research and writing skills, top quality work product, a commitment to exceptional client service, an interest in business development efforts, and will work well within a team.

Litigation - Labor & Employment, Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

New York City office of an AmLaw firm seeks litigation associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate should be admitted to the New York Bar. Legal

The candidate should have JD degree from an accredited law school.

Regarded as one of the largest litigation firms in the nation, associates are drawn to the ability to work with creative, aggressive, and pioneering litigators willing to take on tough cases. Ranked as a Vault 100 Most Prestigious Law Firm and as one of the Top 30 Law Firms for Quality of Work, this firm is a place for ?bold, dynamic, and proactive types.? The firm?s success is derived from its diverse team of attorneys and professional staff. New associates work closely with experienced partners and boast a rewarding and enjoyable experience. There is ample opportunity to gain a wealth of substantive experience and the firm is committed to ensuring its attorneys complete pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time