What are the responsibilities and job description for the U.S. Associate- Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations position at Linklaters Americas?
The Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team is looking for an exceptional mid-level associate to join the New York or Washington D.C. office. U.S. J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or D.C. Bar required. Candidate should have significant experience in complex commercial litigation, including preparing/drafting and filing legal documents (ex. pleadings, discovery, motions), running discovery and document production in large cases, and taking or defending depositions. Clerkship experience, particularly at the federal level, is also preferred. Candidate must be proactive and team-oriented. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
This is a terrific opportunity to join a busy and growing practice advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters.
Application requires a resume, transcript and writing sample. Cover letters are optional. Guidance for the writing sample:
This position is open to recruiter submissions.
Technical Skills
This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
This is a terrific opportunity to join a busy and growing practice advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters.
Application requires a resume, transcript and writing sample. Cover letters are optional. Guidance for the writing sample:
- Draft briefs are optimal, or anything else written from an advocate’s perspective
- Nothing co-written or edited by another
- No more than 1500 words (please include a word count)
This position is open to recruiter submissions.
Technical Skills
This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
Salary : $260,000 - $390,000