Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Want to take your talents to a big law firm (30 offices nationwide) that is famous for having a small firm feel, embraces entrepreneurial spirit and has suburban office locations?

Their culture is one of collaboration, which is what sets them apart from the rest of the firms of similar size!

Not getting the guidance or mentorship you were promised at your current firm?

Is training an issue?

To sum it up: If you like to collaborate, enjoy a small firm feel - even though they have significant resources, embrace entrepreneurship, and be provided with guidance/mentoship/training to further your career?

Then you should consider exploring this opportunity!

Billable Hours - 1,900

Salary range - $250,000 to $280,000

Compensation increases for attorneys are merit-based according to a combination of key factors, including:

Quality of work

Billable hours

Pro bono activities

Recruitment activities

Firm committee participation

Business development efforts

Bonus is formulaic and is made transparent to the Associate. Its hours based

Fee origination bonus. Generate and collect $10k in originations does not matter where it comes from you receive 10% of that $10k in originations.

There are 52 attorneys that make up the Litigation group in New York City.

38 Partners

1 Counsel

13 Associates

And they're looking to add another associate!

What they're looking for:

5 to 7 years of experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.

Experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation.

Experience in New York State and federal courts.

Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.

Experience drafting and arguing motions.

Experience taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions.

Experience with real estate and finance matters preferred.

Trial experience a plus but not required.

Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York.