Consumer Financial Services & Tech Litigation Associate

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

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.