Litigation Associate

The Agency Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a motivated associate with 0 - 2 years of litigation experience to join their business and commercial litigation practice. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as a strong willingness to learn. Responsibilities include preparing pleadings and handling e-discovery in high-stakes litigation. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of litigation experience.
• Eligibility for admission or active New York license required.
• Exceptional academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters.
• Handling e-discovery and fact development with proficiency.
• Addressing complex fact, legal, and logistical issues with foresight.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded full service law firm, is seeking a highly motivated associate with 0 - 2 years of litigation experience to join their business and commercial litigation practice areas in their NYC office.

Eligibility for admission or active New York license required. Qualified candidates will have exceptional academic performance. Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills are required. Judicial clerkship experience is preferred. Position responsibilities include:

• Preparing pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters;
• Handling e-discovery and fact development with proficiency;
• Addressing complex fact, legal, and logistical issues with foresight; and
• Strategic and analytical thinking.

The role requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to manage a challenging workload on work spanning high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and trial work. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment.

New graduates encouraged to apply.