Associate Attorney with 1-4 years of experience

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking an Associate Attorney to take on significant responsibility for both pro bono and billable legal matters, including leadership and first-chair roles. The ideal candidate should possess exemplary academic credentials and have 1-4 years of experience working in an elite litigation department or government office, preferably handling white-collar, regulatory defense, investigations, or complex civil matters. Judicial clerkship experience, business fluency in other languages, and experience with international law are highly valued for this role.

Duties:

• Assume significant responsibility for pro bono and billable legal matters.
• Take on leadership and first-chair roles in cases.
• Handle a variety of legal matters, including white-collar, regulatory defense, investigations, and complex civil cases.
• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients.
• Engage in legal research, brief writing, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on complex cases.
• Contribute to case strategy development and execution.
• Actively participate in pro bono work to serve the community.

Requirements:

• Exemplary academic credentials.
• 1-4 years of experience working in an elite litigation department or government office.
• Preferred experience in white-collar defense, regulatory defense, investigations, or complex civil matters.
• Judicial clerkship experience is valued.
• Business fluency in other languages is a plus.
• Experience with international law is appreciated.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Leadership skills and the ability to take first-chair roles in cases.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to pro bono work and community service.

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