State Attorneys General Practice Associate

Cozen O'Connor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a talented associate to join its nationally recognized State Attorneys General Practice. The position can be resident in Washington, DC, Richmond or New York, offering exposure to high-stakes investigations and multistate and federal co-enforcement actions.

The successful candidate will have 2 to 4 years of litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, legal research, and complex discovery.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of litigation experience.
• Experience with drafting motions, legal research, and complex discovery.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of litigation responsibilities, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and responding to complex discovery requests.
• Support a nationwide State Attorneys General practice with strategic counsel on investigations and litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting motions

Complex discovery

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

E-discovery tools

Job description

Cozen O'Connor is seeking a talented and motivated associate to join its nationally recognized State Attorneys General Practice. The position can be resident in Washington, DC, Richmond or New York. This position is ideal for an attorney with 2 to 4 years of litigation experience who is looking to develop a sophisticated practice at the intersection of law, public policy, and government enforcement.

The successful candidate will have experience handling a broad range of litigation responsibilities, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and responding to complex discovery requests. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented attorney with strong analytical and writing skills, excellent academic credentials, and a genuine interest in learning and growing within the State Attorneys General arena. Experience with e-discovery tools and processes is preferred. Trial and oral argument experience are not required.

Cozen O'Connor is home to the nation's preeminent State Attorneys General Practice. We provide clients with strategic counsel and boutique-level service in Attorney General-related legal and policy matters nationwide. Our attorneys represent clients in high-stakes investigations and litigation, including multistate and federal co-enforcement actions, and advise businesses using insights gained from decades of experience working with Attorneys General across the country.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside industry-leading practitioners on cutting-edge matters with national significance while building a dynamic and rewarding practice.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of litigation experience
• Experience with drafting motions, legal research, and complex discovery
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials

Experience with e-discovery preferred

The salary range for this role is $225,000 - $265,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location