Associate (Litigation 4th-5th Year)

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York is seeking a Fourth or Fifth Year Associate for its Litigation-General Practice Group. The role involves managing all aspects of litigation including trials, discovery, and relationship management with clients.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor, have excellent communication and analytical skills, and be admitted to the New York State Bar. A competitive salary range of $310,000 to $365,000 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience with all aspects of discovery and litigation process.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of litigation including fact investigation and trial.
• Develop and maintain strong business and client relationships.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and manage pleadings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral advocacy

Research and writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor from accredited law school

Job description

Job Location

New York, New York

Position

Fourth or Fifth Year Associate, Litigation-General Practice Group

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of litigation: fact investigation, pleadings, discovery, experts, motions, pretrial, trial, settlement, etc.
• Develop and maintain strong business and client relationships.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, settlement agreements, and manage filing and service of pleadings.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, oral advocacy, research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with all aspects of discovery and the litigation process.
• Strong organizational and matter management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Previous or current experience with an Am Law 100 firm is desired.

Compensation

Pay range: $310,000 – $365,000, dependent on skill set and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at [e-mail].

Confidentiality

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.