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Junior Litigation Associate: Post-Judicial Clerkship

Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Candidates will receive a comprehensive benefits package that underscores our client’s commitment to associate well-being. This includes a robust retirement savings program (401(k) and Roth options), comprehensive health and wellness coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with inclusive family coverage), flexible spending and savings accounts (HSA, healthcare/dependent care FSA), wellness stipends, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Associates are afforded generous paid time off with four weeks of annual vacation, in addition to personal and sick leave. The firm also offers exclusive access to financial advisory and private banking services.

About the Firm:

This is an elite, nationally-recognized litigation boutique, consistently ranked among the most successful firms in the Am Law 200 and celebrated for its Tier 1 national standing in high-stakes commercial dispute resolution by prestigious industry authorities. Founded on a philosophy of aggressive, results-driven advocacy, our client has cultivated an unparalleled reputation for prosecuting and defending the most complex, "bet-the-company" matters. The firm’s clients include Fortune 500 corporations, major financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals who require sophisticated, battle-tested legal counsel. Joining this partnership presents an extraordinary opportunity to gain immediate, unparalleled experience working on headline-making matters alongside leading litigators, fostering an environment of intellectual rigor and unconstrained professional growth.

Job Description:

The Judicial Clerkship Track Associate will be entrusted with substantive responsibilities from the outset, acting as a pivotal force in the firm’s most sophisticated and challenging litigation matters. This role requires leveraging the unique procedural and legal acumen acquired during a federal or state judicial clerkship to immediately contribute to client success. Key functions include: conducting deep-dive legal research to inform critical case strategies; drafting and refining persuasive dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and complex memoranda; and formulating sophisticated litigation strategies. The Associate will be a primary resource for interpreting rules of evidence and procedure, assisting with witness preparation, and engaging in pre-trial discovery and motions practice. Candidates must possess the independent judgment and intellectual curiosity necessary to navigate novel legal issues and contribute meaningfully to trial advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom. This is a role for a driven professional seeking to be an integral part of the litigation team.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited Law School.
• Prior or impending completion of a Federal or State Judicial Clerkship is an absolute requirement.
• Admission in good standing, or ability to be admitted, to the New York State Bar.
• Demonstrated record of highest academic achievement and superior legal writing ability.
• Exceptional judgment, strong professional character, and superior interpersonal skills for seamless integration into team dynamics.

Preferred Skills:

• Participation in prestigious law school co-curricular activities, such as Law Review, Moot Court, or Trial Advocacy.
• Advanced proficiency and procedural mastery in the Federal and/or New York State Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence.
• A proven capacity for creative, independent thinking and the proactive assumption of significant professional responsibilities.
• An advanced legal credential, such as an L.L.M. in a specialized area of law (e.g., Securities, Antitrust, or Intellectual Property Litigation).

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment, and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.