Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of litigation or transaction experience

A law firm in New York City is actively seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of litigation or transaction experience. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in liaising directly with clients, and proactively driving client matters and projects. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Korean is a must, and candidates should be interested in a career focused on the global representation of technology-driven Korean companies.

Duties:

• Directly liaise with clients to understand their legal needs.
• Proactively drive client matters and projects to successful completion.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on litigation or transactional matters.
• Draft legal documents, contracts, and other relevant materials.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Represent clients in negotiations and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure effective client representation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar and eligibility to practice law in New York.
• 3-6 years of litigation or transaction experience.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Korean.

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to driving client matters.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.