Mid-Level Litigation Associate, New York Office

Job Opportunity for Mid-Level Litigation Associate, New York Office

Seiden Law LLP, a fast-growing litigation firm in Manhattan, is seeking a mid-level 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 three to five years of litigation experience in federal and state court. 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 likely include:

• Interfacing with clients, courts, and arbitral bodies.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Working with experts and witnesses.
• Conducting depositions and managing discovery in litigation and arbitration.
• Develop and implement affirmative litigation strategies.

Credentials:

• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from accredited law school
• Experience in litigation (4-8 years)
• Licensed to practice law in New York
• Outstanding references

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work and lead effectively within a team
• Organized and efficient; able to prioritize the most critical work
• Interested in career development and firm growth
• Thrives in a team environment while also able to independently manage significant caseload
• Active in forming and maintaining connections with colleagues in business and law
• Accountable for their work; self-starter

Required Experience

• Experience as the principal drafter of legal briefs and other complex work product
• Experience taking or defending depositions
• Experience appearing in court
• Experience leading conferences with opposing counsel
• Experience managing junior associates and support staff

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Visual and dental benefits optional
• Commuter tax support
• Informal 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.

About Seiden Law LLP

Seiden Law 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. A substantial component of our practice consists of cross-border matters, with a particular focus on Europe, Africa, and Asia matters. We coordinate closely with a global network of clients, businesses, lawyers, government agencies, investigators, and long-term contacts throughout the world. Many among our team hail from some of the most prestigious law firms in America. This is an extremely unique opportunity to work closely with a talented group of people on trial cases. The firm believes in a balanced life and invests in pro bono work and professional development.

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 https://www.seidenlaw.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001