Civil Litigation Associate

Lume Search Partners; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York City is seeking a junior litigation associate to join its NYC office. This role offers exposure to sophisticated cross-border disputes, investigations, and enforcement matters alongside a globally recognized litigation team.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D., strong writing and drafting skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Clerkship or trial experience is highly valued and essential academic credentials are expected.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Law school graduation years: 2020–2022.
• Strong legal writing, drafting, and editing skills.
• Clerkship and/or trial experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional academic credentials and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated, cross-border disputes and investigations.
• Collaborate with a global litigation team from day one.

Education

J.D.

Job description

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a high-performing junior litigation associate to join its NYC office. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes cross-border disputes, investigations, and enforcement matters alongside a globally recognized litigation team.

Requirements

• J.D. required
• Law school graduation years: 2020–2022
• Strong legal writing, drafting, and editing skills
• Clerkship and/or trial experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional academic credentials and analytical ability

Practice Areas

• Commercial Litigation
• White Collar Defense & Government Investigations
• Internal Investigations
• Judgment Enforcement & Asset Recovery
• Regulatory Enforcement
• Why This Opportunity?
• Work on some of the most complex international litigation matters in the market
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical environment with significant responsibility from day one
• Merit-based culture with outstanding training and career development
• Hybrid schedule based in NYC

Ideal Candidate

• An intellectually curious, ambitious litigator with exceptional writing skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to build a career handling sophisticated, cross-border disputes and investigations.