Consumer Financial Services, Data & Technology Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k Profit Sharing

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akerman LLP in New York seeks an Associate with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience for the Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology Practice Group. Requires JD from an ABA-accredited school and NY State Bar admission. Base salary ranges from $195,000 to $250,000 with discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

The firm emphasizes a broad platform, professional development, and a pre-tax commuter benefit, with additional insurance options and a 401k Profit Sharing Plan.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in New York (New York State Bar).
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in consumer financial services, data & technology practice preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate commercial matters in federal and New York state courts.
• Advise clients on complex consumer financial services issues.
• Develop case strategy and draft pleadings, motions and briefs.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Federal & state court experience

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The New York office of Akerman LLP seeks an Associate with 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial litigation for the Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology Practice Group. Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience are required. Financial institutions litigation experience is preferred. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the New York State Bar.

Annual base salary: $195,000 - $250,000 (Akerman LLP is not a lock-step firm. The exact amount of salary for this position is dependent on a variety of factors). In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan). A pre-tax commuter benefit is also available, providing pre-tax savings for qualified parking and transit pass expenses.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 24 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.