Bankruptcy & Insolvency Litigation Associate

Morrison & Foerster LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison & Foerster LLP in New York seeks a skilled litigator for its Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group. The role offers opportunities to develop as an advocate, including taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and participating in case strategy.

Candidates should have experience on large, fast-moving litigation and investigations, with hands-on discovery work, writing memos and briefs, and coordinating with broader teams.

Qualifications

• Experience on large, sophisticated litigation matters
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Strong writing and analytical judgment for complex records

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions and examine witnesses
• Prepare witnesses and participate in case strategy
• Draft memos, briefs, and substantive motions
• Collaborate with broader litigation teams on discovery and strategy

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition handling

Legal research

Memos & briefs

Case strategy

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

E-discovery tools

Job description

Morrison & Foerster LLP in New York seeks a skilled litigator for its Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group. The role offers opportunities to develop as an advocate, including taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and participating in case strategy.

Candidates should have experience on large, fast-moving litigation and investigations, with hands-on discovery work, writing memos and briefs, and coordinating with broader teams.