Litigation Associate - First-Chair Trials & Strategy

Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate for its New York office. The role offers substantial litigation experience early in the career, with responsibilities including first-chair depositions, arguing motions, and drafting legal briefs.

The successful candidate will have a strong sense of efficiency, excellent communication skills, and at least 2 years of litigation experience. A New York Bar admission is preferred, and the firm values zealous advocacy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Experience drafting pleadings and legal briefs.
• Conducting legal research and managing discovery projects.

Responsibilities

• First-chair depositions.
• Argue motions in court.
• Draft legal briefs and pleadings.
• Supervise day-to-day case management.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies.
• Take cases to trial.

Skills

Strong efficiency

Excellent multi-tasking skills

Outstanding written and oral communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership abilities

Attention to detail

Legal technology proficiency

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate for its New York office. The role offers substantial litigation experience early in the career, with responsibilities including first-chair depositions, arguing motions, and drafting legal briefs.

The successful candidate will have a strong sense of efficiency, excellent communication skills, and at least 2 years of litigation experience. A New York Bar admission is preferred, and the firm values zealous advocacy and attention to detail.