Junior to Mid-Level Financial Services Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Financial Services Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have financial services, contested foreclosure, and/or New York commercial litigation experience, and strong writing and communication skills. New York Bar admission is required, and New Jersey bar admission is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents related to financial services litigation matters.
• Assist senior attorneys in all stages of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Assist with case management and organization, including maintaining electronic and physical case files.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required; admission to the New Jersey Bar is a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial services litigation, contested foreclosure, and/or New York commercial litigation.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar is required; admission to the New Jersey Bar is a plus.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation experience.
• Case management.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Established almost eight decades ago, this reputed law firm has its corporate headquarters in Illinois. The firm concentrates on litigation and business law and employs a considerably large number of seasoned attorneys. It has 24 offices located in twelve states across the United States. The firm strongly encourages diversity in the workforce.