Securities Litigation Associate Attorney
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SECURITIES LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

Reports to: Partner

FLSA Status: Exempt

Labaton Keller Sucharow's growing New York office is looking to hire an experienced attorney to work in a challenging but rewarding environment assisting with securities litigation cases in New York State courts and other courts throughout the country. This is a great opportunity for an attorney seeking hands-on experience. We are looking for a proactive, organized attorney that excels in legal writing.

Job Duties: Primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Research, drafting and review of documents for key litigation issues;

• Privilege review to determine applicability of privilege(s) and preparation of privilege logs;

• Factual research;

• Drafting document requests, interrogatories, requests to admit, deposition notices;

• Deposition preparation and attendance/analysis of deposition transcripts for relevant testimony;

• Trial preparation and attendance;

• Mediation preparation;

• Settlement related activity;

• Draft complaints;

• Draft briefs.

Qualifications:

• A U.S. law degree;

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in related substantive matters (class of 2021 and more senior);

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;

• Must be able to work independently and confidently able to collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization;

• Excellent organizational and project management skills;

• Good attention to detail;

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Labaton attorneys currently work in the New York office three days per week.

We provide a full host of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401k participation; technology reimbursement; student loan reimbursement; and in-office snacks and drinks.