What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Vizelia?
(3-5 Year)
Ideal candidates should have experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos or other written work product and conducting witness interviews. Experience preparing for and conducting depositions, and preparing for and participating in arbitrations and trials is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable and experienced taking a leadership role in cases and at the Firm. They should also be capable of handling and running multiple significant matters at once. We seek associates who are eager and willing to work hard, and who pride themselves on care, thoughtfulness and attention to detail in their work. We also seek candidates who are collegial and team oriented.
This is an excellent professional development opportunity to join an entrepreneurial firm and to take on more responsibility on cases/matters and also develop clients. The firms Litigation Practice represents local, national, and international clients in all types of complex litigation. Applicable areas of interest include complex business disputes (contract, business torts), technology, e-commerce, media and entertainment, apparel, beauty, retail, and intellectual property. In addition, the Litigation Practice represents entities and individuals in regulatory investigations and proceedings.
Requirements:
Ideal candidates should have experience drafting and editing pleadings, briefs, interview memos or other written work product and conducting witness interviews. Experience preparing for and conducting depositions, and preparing for and participating in arbitrations and trials is preferred. Candidates should be comfortable and experienced taking a leadership role in cases and at the Firm. They should also be capable of handling and running multiple significant matters at once. We seek associates who are eager and willing to work hard, and who pride themselves on care, thoughtfulness and attention to detail in their work. We also seek candidates who are collegial and team oriented.
This is an excellent professional development opportunity to join an entrepreneurial firm and to take on more responsibility on cases/matters and also develop clients. The firms Litigation Practice represents local, national, and international clients in all types of complex litigation. Applicable areas of interest include complex business disputes (contract, business torts), technology, e-commerce, media and entertainment, apparel, beauty, retail, and intellectual property. In addition, the Litigation Practice represents entities and individuals in regulatory investigations and proceedings.
Requirements:
- Superior academic credentials: top 20% of law school class
- NY bar membership, local candidates preferred
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills a must
- Highly developed organization, research, and analytical skills are essential
- Ability to work well under pressure and able to work with minimal supervision
- Able to work well in a team and communicate with coworkers
Salary : $200,000 - $275,000