Description:

An American Law Firm with Over 500 Lawyers is seeking a Trial Associate with two to four years of experience to join our New York office. This associate will have the opportunity to work in all phases of litigation, from pleadings through discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appeal. We anticipate that this position will involve responsibility over cases in federal and state court and in arbitration, in-court experience, and motion and trial practice. Specifically, this associate will handle the following types of tasks in complex litigation matters:
  • research
  • brief writing
  • discovery
  • oral advocacy
  • depositions
  • trial practice

Qualified candidates will have:
  • A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Two to four years of litigation experience
  • New York bar admission
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Enthusiasm for writing and arguing motions, for taking and defending depositions, and for trying cases
  • Strong communication skills
  • Top academic credentials