Litigation, Investigations, and Enforcement Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with two to four years of experience to join its Litigation and White-Collar practice in New York City, NY. This role involves working on a variety of matters, including criminal and civil litigation, internal and congressional investigations, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance. Candidates should have prior law firm experience and a demonstrated interest in these areas.

Duties

• Assist with preparation for witness interviews, client depositions, and witness testimony.
• Respond to document and discovery requests, and manage document collection and review projects.
• Analyze strategic case issues and prepare necessary written materials.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft and respond to discovery and dispositive motions, jury instructions, and other motions.
• Assist with corporate compliance projects and due diligence.
• Interact regularly with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 2-4 years' experience in Litigation and White Collar, including internal investigations and enforcement.
• Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work across different areas.
• Reliable, responsive, and proactive work style.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with sophisticated clients.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.