New York Consumer Litigation Attorney - Growth & Mentorship

Steptoe LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and mentorship

Collegial environment

Job summary

Steptoe LLP in New York seeks a Consumer Litigation Staff Attorney to assist with consumer litigation and arbitration matters, manage cases, review pleadings, deadlines, and documents, and draft motions.

Requires a JD, active New York Bar, and at least four years of litigation experience; preferred experience with JAMS/AAA arbitration and defending financial institutions against consumer protection or privacy claims; firm offers training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active New York Bar in good standing.
• Minimum four years of litigation experience.
• Preferred experience with JAMS/AAA arbitration and defending financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual consumer litigation matters and arbitrations.
• Review pleadings, manage deadlines, and conduct document reviews.
• Draft motions and participate in settlement negotiations.
• Appear in court or at arbitration hearings when required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Arbitration

Settlement negotiations

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Steptoe LLP in New York seeks a Consumer Litigation Staff Attorney to assist with consumer litigation and arbitration matters, manage cases, review pleadings, deadlines, and documents, and draft motions.

Requires a JD, active New York Bar, and at least four years of litigation experience; preferred experience with JAMS/AAA arbitration and defending financial institutions against consumer protection or privacy claims; firm offers training and mentorship.