Consumer Litigation Associate (Midlevel)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level litigation associate to join its New York office, focusing on consumer litigation for financial institution clients. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of litigation experience and familiarity with New York state and federal courts, as well as arbitration.

Duties

• Manage litigation matters with significant responsibility.
• Engage directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
• Represent financial institutions in various legal proceedings.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of litigation experience.
• Familiarity with New York state and federal courts.
• Experience in arbitration.
• New York bar membership.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials required.

Certifications

• New York bar membership required.

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage significant responsibilities.
• Experience with banking, privacy, and consumer protection laws is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Dependent care and health care flexible spending accounts.
• 401K Plan and Profit-Sharing.
• Paid Time-Off.
• Robust Wellness Program.

A general practice firm that has specialist lawyers in many areas of law, this firm's attorneys have unrivaled experience in law and government as several of them have served in various capacities across multiple agencies and administrations. The firm vigorously advocates for clients' interests through the utilization of its unparalleled expertise in the areas of energy, transactional law, and patent & technology litigation, while protecting clients' data through its extensive use of privacy and cybersecurity measures. Home to over 500 lawyers, the firm places a high value on its human resources, and this is evident in the high career advancement levels achieved by its attorneys. The firm also promotes family values and social inclusivity among its staff.