Associate

About Us

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. is a boutique civil litigation firm with offices in Florida, New York, and California. We focus on class action litigation on behalf of consumers, providing top-tier representation to our clients. Our lawyers have active civil trial practice and have won multi-million-dollar verdicts or settlements in six of six class action jury trials since 2008.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated mid-level litigation associate to join our White Plains team. The ideal candidate has a background in Data Breach litigation, thrives in high-pressure environments, and is ready to hit the ground running with active matters. This role offers significant courtroom exposure, hands-on case management, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court during all phases of litigation, including pre-trial motions, depositions, discovery, and trial
• Handle all aspects of complex civil litigation from case inception through resolution, including client meetings, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements
• Prepare and file legal documents in both state and federal courts, ensuring procedural compliance and effective case management
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other team members to prepare cases for trial
• Conduct legal research and analysis to develop case strategies tailored to each matter
• Provide clear and effective communication with clients, keeping them informed throughout the litigation process
• Stay current with relevant laws, court rules, and legal developments to provide the highest caliber of representation

Qualifications

• NY Bar admission required
• Several years of litigation experience
• Experience in state and federal court
• Excellent legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Strong organizational abilities; able to manage multiple cases efficiently
• Law journal, moot court, or trial team experience strongly preferred
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the White Plains, NY

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• Full coverage of parking and tolls
• 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time off and holiday schedule
• Other Perks – Gym membership, office amenities, and in-office meals
• Opportunity to lead meaningful, high-impact litigation

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Bursor & Fisher, P.A. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As required by law, we will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I-9 information to verify work authorization.

We do not request or rely on an applicant’s salary history in hiring decisions. Consistent with applicable ban-the-box and FCRA requirements, any legally permissible background screening (if conducted) occurs later in the hiring process and in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a lawful post-offer background screening (e.g., employment/education verification, professional license/discipline, and criminal history consistent with the Fair Chance Act).

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact Matthew Mendes at mmendes@bursor.com