Complex Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its litigation group in the New York office. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a dynamic team in a growing location.

You will handle complex litigation matters, including asbestos cases, with responsibilities spanning depositions and dispositive motions, while collaborating with a broad team of professionals in a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of meaningful complex litigation experience.
• Asbestos litigation experience preferred.
• Prepared to take and defend depositions and draft dispositive, expert, and discovery motions.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted in Good Standing to practice in the state of New York; Admittance to New Jersey is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex litigation across multiple practice areas.
• Lead case management and take and defend depositions.
• Draft dispositive, expert, and discovery motions.
• Collaborate with teams in the New York office and across offices.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Deposition handling

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its litigation group in the New York office. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a dynamic team in a growing location.

A Day in the Life

The lawyers in the New York office practice within the Corporate Group’s capital markets, private equity, securities, real estate, lending, project finance, investment management, energy, mergers and acquisitions, banking and general corporate practice areas, as well as general litigation, white collar defense & government investigations, and labor and employment. The office, located at 330 Madison Avenue, is just a few blocks from Grand Central, the busiest train station in the country, and is also close to many of the city’s thriving arts, fashion, and entertainment venues.

All candidates are asked to submit a resume, law school transcript, and a cover letter.

We Know You

You have 3 to 7 years of meaningful complex litigation experience, with prior experience in asbestos litigation preferred. You are prepared to take and defend depositions, and have prior experience in drafting dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions. You possess exceptional oral and written advocacy skills with strong academic credentials. You are adept in case management and are ready to take the lead.You are admitted in Good Standing to practice in the state of New York. Admittance to New Jersey is a plus.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.