Junior to Mid-Level Financial Services Litigation Associate Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Financial Services Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have financial services, contested foreclosure, and/or New York commercial litigation experience, and strong writing and communication skills. New York Bar admission is required, and New Jersey bar admission is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents related to financial services litigation matters.
• Assist senior attorneys in all stages of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Assist with case management and organization, including maintaining electronic and physical case files.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required; admission to the New Jersey Bar is a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial services litigation, contested foreclosure, and/or New York commercial litigation.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York Bar is required; admission to the New Jersey Bar is a plus.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation experience.
• Case management.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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