Consumer Litigation Staff Attorney

Steptoe LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Steptoe LLP seeks a Staff Attorney with a minimum of four years of litigation experience for its New York office. The Staff Attorney will primarily assist with litigating and settling consumer litigation and arbitration matters under the supervision of Partners in Steptoe’s Consumer Litigation practice group.

The Staff Attorney will manage individual litigation and arbitration matters, including reviewing correspondence and pleadings, reporting urgent issues to the supervising Partner, managing

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience as a litigator.
• Juris Doctor degree required.
• New York bar in good standing required.
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with litigating and settling consumer litigation and arbitration matters under supervision of Partners.
• Manage individual litigation and arbitration matters, including reviewing correspondence and pleadings, reporting urgent issues to the supervising Partner, and managing calendars and deadlines.
• Conduct document review and supervise local counsel; draft pleadings and motions; handle discovery.
• Settlement duties include communication with opposing counsel, client settlement recommendations, and drafting agreements.
• Attend court appearances and arbitration merits hearings as required.

Skills

Litigation

Consumer litigation

Arbitration

Discovery

Pleadings & motions

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Steptoe LLP is seeking a litigator with a minimum of four years of experience for a Staff Attorney position in its New York office. The Staff Attorney will primarily assist with litigating and settling consumer litigation and arbitration matters under the supervision of Partners in Steptoe’s Consumer Litigation practice group.

The Staff Attorney will manage individual litigation and arbitration matters, including reviewing correspondence and pleadings, reporting urgent issues to the supervising Partner, managing calendars and deadlines, conducting document review, supervising local counsel, drafting pleadings and motions, and handling discovery. Settlement duties include regular communication with opposing counsel, preparing client settlement recommendations, and drafting agreements. Court appearances and attendance at arbitration merits hearings may be required.

Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and confidence in working with opposing counsel. Preferred qualifications include experience with arbitration matters in JAMS or AAA; defending financial institutions or commercial clients against claims under consumer protection, banking, or privacy laws; and/or experience in bankruptcy court (including adversary proceedings).

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Membership in the New York bar, active and in good standing, is also required.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $195,000 to $205,000. The actual base salary offered will depend upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, education, certifications, or other professional licenses held.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for employees and their eligible dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, profit-sharing, paid time off, and a robust wellness program.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis proscribed by applicable statutes.