Trade Specialist

McCarter & English is seeking a Trade Specialist in our Newark, NJ; Stamford, CT; or New York, NY offices.
Candidates must have experience with antidumping/countervailing duty and customs matters, including post entry adjustments, protests, binding ruling request, prior disclosures, mitigation of fines, penalties and forfeitures, and reconciliations. Effective writing skills, attention to detail and ability to work well in a deadline driven environment.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Licensed Customs Broker or import team leader
• Experience with classifications under Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B (prefer knowledge of export classifications/ECCN)
• Experience with various types of entries and entry procedures, including quota entries, temporary importations, warehouse entries and withdrawals
• Experience preparing post entry adjustments, protests, mitigation of fines, penalties and forfeitures, and reconciliations

The salary range for this position is $65,000 – $95,000 annually, depending on experience. If you have appropriate experience, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter to Christine Lydon, Chief HR Officer, at recruiting@mccarter.com.

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.