Mid-Level Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Description:

A Global Law Firm, an experienced litigation and regulatory firm in Manhattan, is seeking a Litigation Associate to work with a team of seasoned lawyers and support staff on interesting complex litigation and arbitration matters. Candidates must have at leastfive-eight years of litigation experience in federal and state court and be ready to start at once. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who desire to work on fascinating cases from clients around the world and practice at the highest level while having significant responsibility and front-line exposure. We offer a competitive market salary, bonus and benefits package.
This role will include:

• Interfacing with clients, courts, arbitral bodies, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Researching with regard to complex legal matters
• Drafting, editing, and, if applicable, arguing memos, complaints, pleadings, and briefs.
• Working with experts and witnesses.
• Undertaking all aspects of pre-trial litigation and arbitration, including discovery, depositions, and expert testimony.
• Developing and implementing affirmative litigation strategies.
• Assisting the firm's senior attorneys in supervising various duties delegated to legal & non-legal staff.
• Participating in some interviewing and supervising of legal interns

• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from accredited law school
• Experience in civil litigation (5-8 years)
• Experience in big law preferred
• Licensed to practice law in New York
• Outstanding references

Qualifications:

• Must be able to start as soon as possible
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills verbally and in writing
• Must have exceptional legal writing skills and excellent legal research skills
• Organized and efficient and able to prioritize work effectively
• Superior organizational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Interested in career development and firm growth
• Active in forming and maintaining connections with colleagues in business and law
• Thrives in a team environment while also able to independently manage significant caseload
• Ability to lead effectively within a team
• Accountable for their work; self-starter and resourceful

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