Associate - Commercial Litigation

BakerHostetler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 315,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine führende nationale Kanzlei sucht einen engagierten Associate für die Abteilung für kommerzielle Rechtsstreitigkeiten. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie an komplexen Fällen für bedeutende nationale Klienten und profitieren von einer unterstützenden, kollegialen Umgebung, die Ihre Karriere fördert. Ideal für Juristen mit 5-6 Jahren Erfahrung, die ihre Fähigkeiten in einem dynamischen Umfeld weiterentwickeln möchten. Die Position bietet hervorragende Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten sowie ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt und Bonusstruktur, die auf Leistung basieren.

Qualifications

• 5-6 Jahre Erfahrung in komplexen kommerziellen Rechtsstreitigkeiten erforderlich.
• Ausgezeichnete akademische Leistungen und starke Forschungs- und Schreibfähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Arbeiten an komplexen Rechtsstreitigkeiten für nationale Klienten.
• Erstellen von Schriftsätzen und anderen rechtlichen Dokumenten.

Skills

Komplexe kommerzielle Rechtsstreitigkeiten

Forschung und Schreiben

Mündliche Verteidigung

Projektmanagement

Kenntnis der New Yorker Zivilprozessordnung

Vertrautheit mit Bundesgerichten

Education

J.D. von einer anerkannten Hochschule

Law Review oder Journal Erfahrung

Job description

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BakerHostetler is seeking a mid-senior level associate (5-6 years of experience) to join its Commercial Litigation Practice. The candidate would work with some of the firm’s largest and well-known national clients across a broad range of industries. As a member of the Commercial Litigation Team, the candidate will join a leading national law firm and work on complex litigation matters. This opportunity is ideal for those individuals who wish to further their careers in a supportive, collegial and entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications Include

• Experience in complex commercial litigation including, but not limited to, business disputes (e.g., limited liability company, corporate and partnership disputes); real estate lending, financing and leasing disputes; fiduciary litigation; contract disputes; business tort disputes including fraud and breach of fiduciary duty; noncompete and trade secret disputes, shareholder derivative disputes; and other types of commercial disputes and class actions
• Excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, oral advocacy, and discovery skills
• Trial experience is a plus
• Am Law 100 experience
• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school; Law Review or Journal experience is a plus
• Must have experience practicing in the Commercial Division of New York Supreme Court, New York County, and the United States District Court for the Southern and/or Eastern Districts of New York
• Must be admitted to practice law in the state of New York
  
  

Ideal Candidates Will Have Demonstrated The Following Attributes

• Exceptional project management skills
• Effective and persuasive writing and oral communication skills; law review or other comparable experience indicating significant research and writing skills a plus
• Knowledge of all rules of practice, including the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court, New York County, and the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Southern and/or Eastern Districts of New York
• Ability to draft, with minimal supervision, pleadings, motion papers, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other standard documents, pursuant to custom and practice in New York state and federal courts
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, complex workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues
• The professional commitment and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team environment
• Prior federal law clerk experience is a plus
  
  

Additionally, ideal candidates will possess superior attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional analytical skills, and will have attained a high level of academic achievement. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who wish to further their career in a supportive, entrepreneurial, and truly collegial environment, while working on sophisticated matters.

The expected annual salary for this position ranges from $315,000 - $345,000. The salary offered will be determined by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance and hours-based bonus program.

Qualified Candidates – Self-Apply

Please apply via link in posting and attach your resume, law school transcript, and an unedited 6-10 page writing sample.

Search Firms

If search firm has a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit application materials including introduction, resume, law school transcript and an unedited 6-10 page writing sample to Dina Santora at [e-mail] and Yesenia Santos at [e-mail].

If search firm does not have a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit only blind candidate profile to Dina Santora at [e-mail] and Yesenia Santos at [e-mail].

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled .

Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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