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

Development allowance

Medical 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 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.

Annual base salary range is $195,000–$250,000. In addition to base salary, discretionary bonus, time off, professional and client development allowance, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Member of the New York State Bar.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills; federal and state court experience.
• Financial institutions litigation experience preferred.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Federal courts

State courts

Commercial litigation

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA accredited)

Member of New York State Bar

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.

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