Civil Litigation Associate, U.S. offices

Kobre & Kim; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobre & Kim is looking for an intellectually curious and globally-minded lawyer to join their New York office. The successful candidate will work on high-stakes cross-border matters, utilizing innovative techniques to solve client issues. Strong writing, drafting, and editing skills, along with a Juris Doctorate Degree, are essential. Graduates from law school between 2022 - 2020 are encouraged to apply. The salary range for this role is $260,000 – $420,000, with potential for an annual bonus.

Kobre & Kim is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity among its staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctorate Degree and graduated law school between 2022 - 2020.
• Robust writing, drafting, and editing skills required.
• Clerkships and trial experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-stakes matters with a cross-border element.
• Anticipate client needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Utilize deep knowledge and cutting-edge techniques.

Skills

Robust writing skills

Drafting skills

Editing skills

Clerkships experience

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Graduated law school between 2022 - 2020

Job description

Position Details

Kobre & Kim consistently seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs. Kobre & Kim is looking for an intellectually curious, globally‑minded lawyer interested in joining one of our U.S. offices. You will be working on high‑stakes matters with a cross‑border element. The ideal candidate is focused on “breaking the traditional lawyering mold” by using deep knowledge and cutting‑edge techniques to get to the heart of solving the client’s real problem.

Requirements

• Graduated law school between 2022 - 2020
• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Robust writing, drafting and editing skills
• Clerkships and trial experience are always beneficial

At the time of posting, the salary range for this role is US $260,000 – US $420,000. This range is based on a full‑time work schedule. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus. The successful candidate’s actual salary will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, training, skills, and market data.

Kobre & Kim is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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