The client is seeking to hire a mid-level litigation associate to join its Corporate & Litigation Practice. The client is a full-service boutique law firm with offices in New York and Irvine, California, as well as an office in China.
box-sizing:border-box"> color:#2D2D2D">Our practice focuses on all aspects of corporate and litigation practice including contracts, limited liability and corporation law, shareholder disputes, labor and employment litigation, commercial landlord & tenant representation and litigation, and cross-border commercial litigation. We often act as the local general counsel for Chinese companies doing business in the United States.
box-sizing:border-box"> color:#2D2D2D">We are now looking for additional support to service our rapidly expanding client base. The litigation associate will work closely with the Corporate & Litigation Partner. This position offers excellent opportunities to grow in a cooperative work environment, develop client relationships, and participate in developing case law in shifting areas of litigation.
box-sizing:border-box"> 10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2D2D2D">Qualifications:
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">At least 2-4 years of relevant experience working in an elite litigation department;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">License to practice in State of New York;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Admission to federal courts a plus;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Strong academic and professional credentials with excellent analytical, legal research, and communication skills, especially legal writing skills;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">The ability to communicate effectively, manage complete caseload and handle multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Highly motivated and proven problem-solver with highest level of personal integrity, teamwork and ethical practice.
box-sizing:border-box"> 10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2D2D2D">Key Responsibilities:
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Handle complex legal matters, analyze legal (and business, where applicable) issues, draft legal documents, and negotiate matters and solve intricate problems using sound legal judgment and expertise;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Build and maintain client relationships by providing insightful, timely, pragmatic, and proactive counsel;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Prepare, initiate, advocate and effectively present legal points and recommendations to clients and to represent clients as legal counsel;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Prepare, edit, and finalize pleadings, briefs, motions, notices, and other legal documents;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Appear in state and federal courts or at depositions;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Manage discovery, including taking or presenting witnesses for deposition;
tab-stops:list .5in" class="MsoNormal"> color:#4B4B4B">Guide junior attorneys, paraprofessionals or administrative staff.
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Mid-level Litigation Associate - provided by Dice