Hybrid Securities & Complex Litigation Associate — NYC

DNA Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DNA Partners in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4–8 years of sophisticated securities and complex commercial litigation experience to join its New York City practice. You will work directly with clients and senior attorneys on high-stakes matters.

The role involves researching, drafting pleadings and motions, participating in depositions, hearings, and negotiations, and shaping litigation strategy across securities and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar admission in good standing; New Jersey admission is a plus.
• 4–8 years of law firm experience in securities or complex commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and evidentiary rules.
• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive securities and complex commercial litigation research and analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, and memoranda.
• Participate in depositions, court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement discussions.
• Collaborate with partners to develop litigation strategy and case development.
• Manage discovery including document review, production, and witness preparation.
• Assist with trial preparation, exhibits, and courtroom support.
• Communicate case developments and litigation risk with clients.
• Support business development initiatives as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Case management

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

E-discovery platforms

Job description

DNA Partners in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4–8 years of sophisticated securities and complex commercial litigation experience to join its New York City practice. You will work directly with clients and senior attorneys on high-stakes matters.

The role involves researching, drafting pleadings and motions, participating in depositions, hearings, and negotiations, and shaping litigation strategy across securities and regulatory issues.