Junior Associate Attorney - Litigation - $160k

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney in Litigation for their Manhattan office. This role offers substantial mentorship, the opportunity to work on diverse case types, and builds a strong foundation for career growth within a progressive firm recognized for its commitment to diversity. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor degree and a passion for litigation. Join a team where nearly half of attorneys are women and enjoy a remote-centric work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in New York.
• Experience in litigation preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in various litigation matters including employment law and securities.
• Draft legal documents and manage case preparations.
• Conduct depositions and witness interviews.

Skills

Litigation

Client Management

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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Junior Associate Attorney - Litigation - $160k

Junior Associate Attorney - Litigation - $160k

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$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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Litigation Associate – Diverse Practice Areas | Manhattan, NY | $140K–$160K

Join a dynamic Manhattan firm with 450+ attorneys across nearly 25 U.S. offices, recently honored as a 2024 Business Journal “Most Admired Law Firm to Work For.” Ranked top-10 on the 2024 Women in Law Scorecard, our Manhattan Hub seeks an insurance defense attorney to tackle employment law, professional liability, commercial litigation, and securities arbitrations. With nearly 50% women attorneys and 40% women partners, this firm fosters business development, mentorship, and growth in a remote-centric environment.

Why You Should Join:

• Build Your Client Base – Develop your own book of business, with 70% of associates gaining clients in year one, per 2024 firm metrics, setting you up for partnership or independence.
• Master Diverse Litigation – Handle $2M+ cases across employment, professional liability, and securities, with 80% of associates gaining multi-practice experience, per 2024 reviews.
• Benefit from Top Mentorship – Learn from partners with 900+ trials, with 90% of associates praising “hands-on guidance” in 2024 feedback, accelerating your skills.
• Defend clients in employment law, professional liability,commercial litigation, and securities arbitrations, litigating in New York state and federal courts, including FINRA proceedings.
• Draft sophisticated pleadings, such as motions to dismiss and arbitration briefs, to secure favorable outcomes in cases valued at $500K–$5M, per 2024 regulations.
• Conduct depositions and witness interviews, crafting targeted strategies to uncover evidence in disputes like wrongful termination or malpractice claims.
• Manage complex discovery, including e-discovery and privilege reviews, ensuring compliance with federal and state court deadlines.
• Advise clients on litigation risks and settlement strategies, fostering long-term relationships to support business development.
• Mentor junior associates, guiding their case preparation to strengthen the firm’s diverse practice areas.

What’s In It for You:

• Manhattan Hub – Work remotely with occasional office visits, based in Manhattan.
• Career Growth – Develop clients and skills with dedicated mentorship.
• Diverse Culture – Join a firm with nearly 50% women attorneys and top-10 diversity rankings.

Ready to Excel in Diverse Litigation?

For a confidential, non-obligation call, forward your resume to [e-mail] to discuss this role in detail.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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