A prominent law firm is seeking an Associate to join its Securities Litigation team in New York. This role involves litigating securities fraud cases on behalf of investors, aiming to enhance market transparency, hold wrongdoers accountable, and drive corporate reforms. The firm has secured record-setting multi-billion-dollar recoveries against major corporations, including WorldCom, Bank of America, and Merck, and is currently leading cases against Boeing and Meta. Ideal candidates will have a JD (preferably from 2020-2023) and admission to the New York Bar, with experience in securities litigation, class actions, or complex litigation. Strong academic credentials, excellent legal research and writing skills, and financial literacy are essential.
The firm values candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset who can take initiative in high-stakes litigation, often working against senior opposing counsel. This full-time, hybrid position requires three days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays mandatory) and two remote days. The firm is committed to diversity and requires all employees to be vaccinated and boosted. The salary range for this position is $195,000 to $320,000, based on experience and qualifications. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.