NY Securities Litigation Associate (Mid-Level)

Paul Hastings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mid-level litigation associate to join its New York office. This position offers a tremendous opportunity to develop litigation skills while managing significant cases. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing, oral advocacy, and organizational skills, along with outstanding academic credentials. The firm is renowned for its elite teams in various legal sectors, providing a dynamic environment for professional growth and development. If you are ready to take on new challenges in a prestigious firm, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Mid-level litigation associate with securities litigation experience required.
• Strong academic credentials and litigation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drafting briefs and conducting complex legal research.
• Taking and defending depositions and witness interviews.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Legal research

Education

Law degree

Admission to New York Bar

Job description

The New York office of Paul Hastings is seeking a mid-level litigation associate with securities litigation experience. This is a tremendous opportunity for associates who are seeking to develop their litigation skills and take on significant responsibility in managing cases.

Responsibilities include:

1. Drafting briefs
2. Conducting complex legal research
3. Drafting written discovery and producing documents
4. Taking and defending depositions and witness interviews

Strong writing, oral advocacy, and organizational skills and outstanding academic credentials are required. Admission to the New York Bar preferred. Include cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample when applying.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $310,000 and a maximum of $390,000 (annually). The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

About Paul Hastings

With widely recognized elite teams in finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, restructuring and special situations, litigation, employment, and real estate, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world's leading investment banks, asset managers, and corporations.

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