Senior Government Enforcement Defense Lawyer

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Senior Government Enforcement Defense Lawyer with 5+ years of experience as an Assistant . Attorney in New York, Washington DC, or Miami. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree and excellent writing, drafting, and editing skills.

Duties:

• Handle a wide range of Government Enforcement Defense (GED) matters, including asset forfeiture cases.
• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients facing government enforcement actions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex enforcement issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Work closely with clients to develop defense strategies and negotiate favorable resolutions.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to build strong defense cases.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Assistant . Attorney in New York, Washington DC, or Miami.
• Graduated law school before 2017.
• Excellent writing, drafting, and editing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in New York, Washington DC, or Florida.

Education:

Juris Doctorate (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Legal writing, drafting, and editing.
• Negotiation and advocacy.
• Client counseling and representation.
• Case management and organization.
• Collaboration and teamwork.

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