Mid-level Litigation Associate

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Full-time

Jia Law Group (JLG) is a full-service boutique law firm headquartered in New York City with branches located in California and China. Our practice focuses on all aspects of corporate and litigation practice including contracts, limited liability and corporation law, shareholder disputes, labor and employment litigation, commercial landlord & tenant representation and litigation, and cross-border commercial litigation. We often act as the local general counsel for Chinese companies doing business in the United States.

We are looking for additional support to service our rapidly expanding client base. The litigation associate will work closely with the Corporate & Litigation Partner. This position offers excellent opportunities to grow in a cooperative work environment, develop client relationships, and participate in developing case law in shifting areas of litigation.

Support from the Firm:

• Cross departmental collaboration and assistance
• Professional development in which the firm proudly sponsors learning courses applicable to subjects in direct correlation to field of practice
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Beautiful office space located in Financial District, Manhattan

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle complex legal matters, analyze legal (and business, where applicable) issues, draft legal documents, and negotiate matters and solve intricate problems using sound legal judgment and expertise
• Build and maintain client relationships by providing insightful, timely, pragmatic, and proactive counsel
• Prepare, initiate, advocate and effectively present legal points and recommendations to clients and to represent clients as legal counsel
• Prepare, edit, and finalize pleadings, briefs, motions, notices, and other legal documents
• Appear in state and federal courts or at depositions
• Manage discovery, including taking or presenting witnesses for deposition
• Guide junior attorneys, paraprofessionals or administrative staff

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two to three years of relevant experience working in a litigation department
• License to practice in State of New York
• Admission to federal courts a plus
• Strong academic and professional credentials with excellent analytical, legal research, and communication skills, especially legal writing skills
• The ability to communicate effectively, manage complete caseload and handle multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner
• Highly motivated and proven problem-solver with highest level of personal integrity, teamwork and ethical practice

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Jia Law Group is an equal opportunity employer basing its hiring decisions on business needs and the best qualified candidates available. Jia Law Group does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin or any other protected category. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.

For additional information about our firm please visit www.jialawgroup.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• litigation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• license to practice in Federal Courts (Required)
• license to practice in the State of New York (Required)

Work Location: In person