Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its New York City office. The Litigation Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling complex litigation matters, conducting legal research, drafting briefs, managing document production and discovery, and engaging with clients and colleagues in a professional manner.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex litigation matters
• Draft legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
• Manage document production and discovery process
• Engage with clients and colleagues in a professional manner
• Collaborate effectively in team settings
• Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and balance competing responsibilities
• Maintain organized case files and exercise extreme attention to detail

Requirements:

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission
• 3+ years of experience handling complex litigation matters
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus

Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding of complex litigation processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities
• Professionalism in client and colleague interactions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaboration and teamwork abilities

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.