Restructuring and Finance Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking a litigation associate attorney for its Restructuring and Finance Litigation Department. This role offers the opportunity to engage in complex commercial litigation and financial restructuring matters. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in these fields and a desire for hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Handle complex commercial litigation and financial restructuring cases.
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft motions.
• Manage discovery processes, including document collection and e-discovery.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and clients.

Requirements:

• Must be admitted to practice in New York State.
• Strong interest in commercial litigation and financial restructuring.
• Desire to work on lean teams and gain client contact experience.
• Should have 2-3 years of experience.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Experience with discovery processes and e-discovery platforms (e.g., Relativity).
• Proven deposition experience, including preparation and second-chairing.

Benefits:

• Additional forms of compensation and benefits may be provided.

This mid-sized New York law firm is a unique blend of legal talent and creative energy. The firm is small enough to render the most personalized service, yet because it is so focused it can handle the most sophisticated transactions and the most complex litigation in those areas in which is concentrates. It specializes in real estate, tax, business, e-commerce, labor, regulatory and litigation areas and offers extremely competitive salaries. The firm is distinguished from others by its ability to create practical and imaginative business solutions to complex legal problems as a result of the partners own varied business experiences and its cost effect approaches. There is close-knit atmosphere at this firm, engendered by the mutual respect with which its attorneys treat one another. This mid-sized firm may not be the most prestigious on the block (although they are located on a prestigious block in mid-town Manhattan), they are a great opportunity for an attorney looking for a solid practice in a supportive environment.