Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for the securities group in NY with 2-5 years of experience.

FINRA experience a plus but not required.

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Salary : $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us :

Nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for the securities group in NY with 2-5 years of experience.

FINRA experience a plus but not required.

Industry leader in securities litigation and regulatory defense for broker-dealers, financial professionals and registered investment advisors

Why join us?

They offer competitive pay, a flexible / hybrid schedule, as well as a generous benefits package, and eligibility to participate in their Associate Bonus Program (starts after the minimum of 1900) .

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job Details

Nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for the securities group in NY with 2-5 years of experience.

FINRA experience a plus but not required.

NY admission, NJ a plus.

Must have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience

Diverse practice including securities litigation and regulation, commercial litigation, directors and officers defense, professional liability defense work, Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, and Insurance Broker Liability.

• Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Architects, Design Professionals & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines);
• Labor and Employment; Insurance Coverage; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability;

Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas) matters across the United States.

Your responsibilities will include performing legal research, drafting legal documents, assisting with discovery, and appearing in FINRA arbitration or court proceedings.

While knowledge of securities laws or FINRA practice is not required, we are looking for candidates with experience in civil litigation and a demonstrated ability to independently move cases toward resolution or trial.

Court Appearances and Deposition Experience, a plus

Experience drafting summary judgement motions and other dispositive motions

Exceptional writing and analytical skills are a must.

Securities experience is preferred.

Qualifications :

JD from an accredited law school

2-5 years of litigation experience

Experience drafting summary judgment motions and other dispositive motions a plus

Mediation and trial preparation experience a plus

Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures

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