New York Licensed Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a New York licensed attorney for a full-time position in New York. The firm is expanding its presence in the city, offering rapid advancement opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing skills and have an interest in both litigation and transactional work, as well as client development.

Duties

• Conduct legal research on U.S. and foreign law, utilizing LexisNexis.
• Draft and revise contracts and other legal documents.
• Perform due diligence and establish new corporations and joint ventures.
• Engage in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, banking, and securities work.
• Manage cases, including briefing and motion drafting.
• Complete discovery requests and responses.
• Prepare for hearings and trials.
• Investigate and fact-check information.
• Communicate effectively with clients.
• Review case documents and evidence.
• Participate in client development activities.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, and legal reasoning skills.
• Proficiency in client development work.
• Knowledge of foreign languages, such as Chinese, Mongolian, Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, and Hebrew, is beneficial but not required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research tools, including LexisNexis.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunities for rapid advancement within the firm.

Representing major businesses and mega-corporations is this firm's forte. With offices spread around the world, most of them in the US and mainland Asia, its practice areas run the gamut from intellectual property registration and protection to banking, finance, securities, real estate & mining, and financial tech law. Its attorneys are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the best international and domestic law practices. Accordingly, their expertise in Asian business law and practices has allowed the firm to provide legal services to major influential companies and individuals on contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and other investment-related issues in the region. Due to its diversity, its staff is fluent in languages such as English, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, and Cantonese. The firm's long history provides its attorneys with a unique knowledge base that assists them in crafting the best and most cost-effective solutions for its diverse clientele.