Securities & Complex Commercial Litigation Associate

De Vore Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

De Vore Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Associate in New York with 4–6 years of experience in securities and complex commercial litigation. The role requires strong civil procedure knowledge, excellent research and writing, and the ability to manage multiple matters.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New York (New Jersey admission is a plus) and will contribute to strategy, discovery, and trial preparation while collaborating with senior attorneys and maintaining exemplary

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York; New Jersey admission is a plus.
• 4–6 years of litigation experience, specifically securities and complex commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence rules, and state and federal courts.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis on securities and complex commercial litigation using Westlaw.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents.
• Participate in depositions, court conferences and hearings, and ADR proceedings.
• Develop and implement case strategies with senior attorneys.
• Review laws, rulings and regulations applicable to cases.
• Manage all aspects of discovery including document production and interrogatories.
• Assist with trial preparation and witness preparation.
• Maintain client communications and provide regular updates on case progress.
• Conduct client and witness interviews.
• Attend client meetings and negotiate settlements when appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Communication

Case management

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Case management software

Job description

De Vore Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Associate in New York with 4–6 years of experience in securities and complex commercial litigation. The role requires strong civil procedure knowledge, excellent research and writing, and the ability to manage multiple matters.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in New York (New Jersey admission is a plus) and will contribute to strategy, discovery, and trial preparation while collaborating with senior attorneys and maintaining exemplary