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Personal Injury Litigation Defense Position – NYC (Exclusive Search)

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 1 - 3 Years

A well-established, high-end, insurance defense boutique seeks to hire for its downtown Manhattan office (three days or more per week in person expected) a junior litigation associate who performed well in law school; has an interest in taking depositions and brief drafting; and can handle a significant volume of cases. The role offers a lot of substantive responsibility and will focus on catastrophic injury defense matters involving international military bases. Previous experience in that area is not expected. Base compensation is likely $140,000-$150,000. The firm offers a collegial environment, and the annual billable hours are typically about 1950.  We have placed more than ten attorneys with the firm.

Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate—-Growing NYC boutique firm seeking associate with at least three or more years of law firm experience in commercial real estate finance.  Successful candidates will have experience representing institutional lenders in sophisticated commercial loans, and will have the opportunity to work closely with a partner in running transactions.  Strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously required.  The firm offers reasonable lifestyle (typically 9:00-7:00 five days a week, with weekend work very rare), and is open to considering hybrid/remote arrangements for interested candidates.  Compensation will depend on experience, with likely range of $125,000-$250,000.  Qualified candidates should submit resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

IP Litigation/TM Prosecution Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A boutique law firm seeking associate with 5+ years of experience in intellectual property litigation and trademark prosecution work for their New York City office.  The firm offers above market salary and the opportunity for significant hands on experience.  Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, BigLaw experience and outstanding communication/interpersonal skills.  Qualified candidates should send resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Corporate Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

Growing boutique law firm seeking junior and mid-level corporate associates with 2-5+ years of experience for Fairfield County office.  The work will be broad in scope with relevant experience including due diligence, M&A, operating agreements, corporate governance etc., preferably gained at a large CT or NY law firm.  The work arrangement will be primarily in person, although a small work from home component can be accommodated.  The firm offers very reasonable lifestyle, with an annual billable hours expectation of 1,600.  Compensation will depend on experience but will be competitive with top of the market in CT, including salary in the range of low $200,000s-$300,000 plus a bonus.  Qualified candidates should send resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Securities Litigation Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A high-end, midsized, plaintiff-side boutique law firm that seeks to hire for its midtown Manhattan office (three days per week in expected in office) a midlevel associate for a role focused mainly on securities fraud class action litigation. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes, high-profile national and international securities matters with an impressive set of attorneys. The firm seeks a well-credentialed associate with complex litigation experience and a good work ethic. Base salary is likely $140,000-$190,000. The annual bonus is discretionary and can range from $5,000-$25,000 or so. I have close ties with this firm and have placed many people there over 15 years.

Matrimonial Attorney - Senior

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Attorney
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years

A well-established, mid-sized, full-service law firm in midtown Manhattan (four days in office per week) seeks to hire an experienced matrimonial/family law attorney with significant first chair trial experience. The base salary is likely $175,000-$250,000 (or more, depending on experience). The firm is busy on a number of matters that will go to trial, and they have a strong matrimonial department. If interested, please send resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Insurance Defense Litigation Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - Westchester County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A growing law firm with an expertise in representing insurance carriers in litigation is looking to hire an associate with 3-10+ years of quality litigation experience.  Hybrid work arrangement is available. The firm has decades of collective experience defending cases in state and federal courts throughout New York and Connecticut.  The claims have varied from common-law negligence claims, statutory claims, contractual as well as employment disputes. NY bar is required, CT bar is a plus Salary range is $110,000 to $140,000, plus discretionary bonus, dependent upon experience and the ability to convey your litigation skills and successes at an interview.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Family/Matrimonial Law Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

An elite matrimonial boutique in midtown Manhattan seeks to hire a midlevel or senior associate for a role focused exclusively on high-net-worth matrimonial matters, including about 50% on litigation and 50% on non-litigation matters (including prenuptial agreements). The expected billed hours are about 1200 per year (can be higher for more compensation), and the base salary would range from $140,000-$200,000 (depending on class year and hours expectations), and hours-based bonuses can be substantial (sometimes up to $100,000). The firm expects attorneys in the office one day per week and otherwise based on client demands. The firm offers a friendly environment, an elite set of attorneys, and generous benefits including fully covering health insurance premiums and contributing annually to 401(k) plans.  If interested, please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A lower Fairfield County law firm is looking to hire a commercial litigation associate with 3-5+ years of experience. Candidates currently employed at a law firm working on general litigation matters and judicial clerks nearing the end of their term make good candidates. Connecticut bar admission is required. The firm offers a good work/life balance and excellent training on a diverse set of cases. Email Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Matrimonial Law Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - Westchester County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

A well-established, high-end matrimonial firm seeks to hire a midlevel or senior matrimonial associate (about 3-8 years of experience) for its White Plains office. The position will be focused on high-net-worth matrimonial litigation matters. The firm offers a lovely environment, has an impressive set of attorneys, and offers reasonable hours. The base salary is $95,000 to $150,000, depending on experience. I have placed three attorneys with the firm. Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Commercial Real Estate Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

Our search firm has been retained by a boutique law firm located in Fairfield County, CT that is seeking a real estate associate with about three to six years of experience. Successful candidates will have experience focusing on purchases/sales and leasing transactions, and may also have done real estate finance work.  Compensation will depend on experience, with base salary likely in the range of two hundred thousand to two hundred fifty thousand dollars plus a bonus.  The firm offers reasonable lifestyle, with a target of sixteen hundred hours.  For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Litigation Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 1 - 3 Years

A boutique, commercial law firm based in midtown Manhattan is conducting a search to hire a litigation associate with 2-3+ years of experience. If your current work is dry and dull, how about a change? This firm has a unique, eclectic combination of mission driven legal matters and profit driven complex commercial litigation. Substantive areas include business and commercial litigation, land use, zoning and preservation matters, and policyholder side insurance law. Experience at a law firm or a governmental legal department will suffice, with the key being able to show through prior work that you have excellent writing and research skills. Salary range is $115,000 to $125,000, plus bonus.  Please email resume to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Insurance Coverage Associate Position - NYC

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A well-established, high-end, insurance defense boutique seeks to hire for its downtown Manhattan office (three days or more per week in person expected) an impressive midlevel or junior associate with a good work ethic for a role focused on directors and officers coverage matters (litigation and opinion drafting). The firm is open to an associate (or judicial law clerk) with D&O insurance coverage experience or experience litigating fiduciary duty, breach of contract, securities litigation, and/or professional liability matters. Base salary is likely $140,000-$175,000, depending on class year and relevant experience, and bonuses are small. The firm offers a collegial environment, and the annual billable hours are typically nineteen fifty. I have placed more than fifteen attorneys with the firm. Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - Westchester County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

We are currently working on a search for a boutique twenty attorney law firm that is looking to add an associate to their office located in lower Westchester County, NY. The ideal candidate will have approximately five to fifteen years of litigation experience. The firm can hire an associate with various types of litigation experience. The core of the work is representing co-op and condo boards in a variety of commercial and real estate disputes. Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY. The firm offers excellent lifestyle, with an annual billable hours target of fourteen hundred and a salary of $125,000 to $170,000, depending on experience and the ability to convey your skills at an interview. Candidates with municipal experience are encouraged to apply. No law students, please.  Please email resume to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Securities Litigation Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A high-end, investor-side, boutique law firm that seeks to hire for its midtown Manhattan office a senior or mid-level litigation associate for a role focused on securities fraud class action litigation. The position offers good hands-on experience and the opportunity to work with an impressive, tight-knit group of attorneys on high-stakes, high-profile matters. The firm seeks a well-credentialed associate with excellent writing skills and good work ethic. Securities litigation experience, although ideal, is not required. Total compensation is likely $180,000-250,000 (depending on relevant experience). I have close ties with this firm and have placed four attorneys there, including three from elite BigLaw firms.  Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Finance Attorney

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A mid-sized law firm in in midtown Manhattan is seeking an attorney with 5-7 years of experience in banking transactions to work on lending, letter of credit and other transactions for financial institutions.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting, negotiating, and closing domestic and international financing transactions.  Experience at a major NYC law firm or regional equivalent is necessary.  Collegial group and excellent work/life balance.  Base salary target is $160,000 to $175,000, and bonus ranges up to $95,000.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Insurance Coverage Associate Position – NYC or Northern NJ

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NJ - New Jersey
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

A well-established, 40-attorney, full-service law firm that seeks to hire for its Manhattan or northern NJ office (two to three days or more per week in person expected) a midlevel or senior attorney with significant insurance coverage experience (likely about three years or more). The role focuses on a broad mix of insurance coverage matters and would focus more on litigation than opinion drafting. Base salary would likely range between $125,000 and $180,000, depending on experience and class year. Annual billables are expected to be 1900, and the firm pays an hours-based bonus. The firm also offers a friendly environment, pays attorneys 20% of the collections on business they originate, and offers good healthcare and other benefits, including four weeks of vacation per year. Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Bankruptcy Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 5 - 7 Years

A mid-sized law firm is seeking to hire a bankruptcy associate with 4-6 years of major law firm (biglaw) experience.  The ideal candidate will have been on a team which has represented official and unofficial committees of unsecured creditors and have experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting reorganization plans.  The firm also takes on discreet Debtor cases.  Salary is $275,000 to $325,000, plus bonus.  Resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for confidential consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

An impressive, small litigation boutique in midtown Manhattan seeks to hire a midlevel litigation associate for a position focusing on complex commercial litigation and some white collar and regulatory work. The firm offers good substantive experience, sophisticated matters, and an impressive set of attorneys. The firm would like to find a midlevel associate who has significant brief drafting experience and experience taking depositions. Salary is $190,000 to $230,000, depending on a variety of factors, including level/quality of experience and how well a candidate interviews and conveys their experience persuasively. We have placed four attorneys with BigLaw backgrounds with the firm.  Please send resumes to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Entry level Family Law Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 0 - 2 Years

A terrific law firm is looking to hire a Class of 2022 law school graduate.  The firm will provide excellent training in a collegial atmosphere.  What are they looking for? They want to hire a polished, smart, hard working associate with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail.  Good college and law school record is required as is a tie to Connecticut.  If you fit, please send your resume to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.  The client will also consider a Class of 2021 graduate who is a temporary assistant clerk or coming from a state or federal clerkship.  Salary is $90,000 to $95,000.

DE Chancery Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: DE - Wilmington
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A high-end investor-side law firm seeks to hire for its Wilmington, DE office (hybrid model in which attorneys can work from home two days weekly) a midlevel litigation associate for a role focused on DE Chancery and other corporate litigation matters. Previous corporate litigation experience is not required. Admission in DE is also not required, but someone who is not admitted can take the DE bar. The firm has an impressive set of attorneys and offers good mentorship and young leadership; attorneys typically work from about 9 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. with some time on weekends; and the base salary would likely be $150,000-$200,000 or more (depending on class year and relevant experience), plus a discretionary bonus. I have close ties with the firm and have placed more than forty attorneys there.  Please email resume to Andrew Gurman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.

Litigation Associate

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: CT - Fairfield County
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 3 - 5 Years

A growing Fairfield County law firm is seeking a litigation associate with 1-6+ years of experience, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a command of the Connecticut practice book.  The firm represents statewide health care systems in the defense of malpractice claims.  Attractive candidates will be (1) coming from another law firm in Connecticut, (2) coming off of a judicial clerkship, or (3) coming from an in house position with a health care system or insurance carrier.  CT bar admission is required.  Salary is $100,000+, depending on experience and the ability to convey that experience at an interview.  Email resumes to Michael Lord at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for immediate consideration.

Corporate Securities Attorneys

Posted: October 02, 2023
Practice:
Location: NY - New York City
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 6 - 10 Years

We are working on an active search for a boutique law firm in NYC that is seeking to add both a mid-level associate (3-5 years of experience) and a senior associate, counsel or partner level attorney (7+ years of experience)  with strong knowledge of securities law. The firm handles a broad range of securities work—-Relevant experience includes registered securities offerings, PIPEs, registration statements/periodic filings, etc.  We have a good relationship with the firm, having already placed corporate attorneys with them in the past.  Compensation will depend on experience, with base salary likely in the range of $150,000-$225,000 for the mid-level position and $225,000-$275,000 for the more senior position.  The firm is based in NYC but is open to a fully remote work arrangement for interested candidates.  Lifestyle is reasonable. Qualified candidates should submit resumes to Jon Lewis at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for consideration.