Mid-Level Litigation Associate, New York Office
Seiden Law LLP, an experienced litigation and regulatory firm in Manhattan, is seeking a litigation associate to work with a team of seasoned lawyers and support staff on interesting complex litigation and arbitration matters. Candidates must have at least five-eight years of litigation experience in federal and state court and be ready to start at once. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who desire to work on fascinating cases from clients around the world and practice at the highest level while having significant responsibility and front-line exposure. We offer a competitive market salary, bonus and benefits package.
This role will include:
- Interfacing with clients, courts, arbitral bodies, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
- Researching with regard to complex legal matters
- Drafting, editing, and, if applicable, arguing memos, complaints, pleadings, and briefs.
- Working with experts and witnesses.
- Undertaking all aspects of pre-trial litigation and arbitration, including discovery, depositions, and expert testimony.
- Developing and implementing affirmative litigation strategies.
- Assisting the firm's senior attorneys in supervising various duties delegated to legal & non-legal staff.
- Participating in some interviewing and supervising of legal interns
Credentials:
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from accredited law school
- Experience in civil litigation (5-8 years)
- Experience in big law preferred
- Licensed to practice law in New York
- Outstanding references
Qualifications:
- Must be able to start as soon as possible
- Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills verbally and in writing
- Must have exceptional legal writing skills and excellent legal research skills
- Organized and efficient and able to prioritize work effectively
- Superior organizational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines
- Interested in career development and firm growth
- Active in forming and maintaining connections with colleagues in business and law
- Thrives in a team environment while also able to independently manage significant caseload
- Ability to lead effectively within a team
- Accountable for their work; self-starter and resourceful
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Visual and dental benefits
- Commuter tax support
- Business casual dress code.
- Hybrid work (3 days in the office).
- Creativity encouraged.
- Diverse and energetic staff of lawyers and other professionals
- Clients include global companies, famous athletes, foreign businesses from Europe, Asia, and government organizations.
How To Apply
Please include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and references in your application.
About Seiden Law
Seiden Law LLP is a well-known boutique New York law firm specializing in high stakes litigation and arbitration, typically on behalf of plaintiffs, including defrauded investors, large and small businesses, whistleblowers, court-appointed receivers, and judgment creditors. We also assist individuals and businesses with the US government in the areas of OFAC and FCPA. A substantial component of our practice consists of cross-border matters, with a particular focus on Europe and China matters. We coordinate closely with a global network of clients, businesses, lawyers, accountants, government agencies, investigators, and long-term contacts throughout the world.
Some recent representative matters include the following:
- Representation of a court-appointed receiver of a public company in a foreign arbitration involving over $130 million in claims.
- Representation of high-net-worth individuals in a New York state court action involving fraud in wine-related events.
- Representation of a globally known professional athlete in commercial disputes.
- Prosecution of a lawsuit in Delaware federal court against a publicly-traded Chinese wealth management firm arising from fraud relating to stock purchase transaction.
- Representation of an executive in employment litigation seeking approximately $100 million in cash and equity compensation.
- Representation of a former foreign country General in successfully ending sanctions imposed by the United States Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control.
- Representation of a former Chairman of a multi-billion dollar global shipping company in a fraud case.
- Representation of a multinational company in prosecuting a fraud case against former employees.
- Representation of a whistleblower with the US government regarding SEC violations.
- Global enforcement of a $300 million judgment against a high net-worth individual.
Additional information may be found at the Seiden Law LLP website, available at