14 hours ago
Litigation Associate Attorney – Business Restructuring + Insolvency Practice (Junior to Mid-Level)
Key requirements
2-4 years of experience in commercial, securities, bankruptcy, or other complex litigation Experience working on large, sophisticated, fast-moving litigation and investigation teams Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and competing deadlines in high-stakes matters Substantial hands-on experience with complex discovery
The role
Morrison & Foerster is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join their Business Restructuring + Insolvency Practice Group in New York. This role is ideal for an enterprising lawyer looking for substantive opportunities to develop as an advocate in complex litigation.
What you'll do
- Take and defend depositions
- Prepare and examine witnesses
- Participate directly in case strategy
- Appear and argue in court
- Manage document productions
What we're looking for
2-4 years of experience in commercial, securities, bankruptcy, or other complex litigation
Experience working on large, sophisticated, fast-moving litigation and investigation teams
Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and competing deadlines in high-stakes matters
Substantial hands-on experience with complex discovery
Experience developing case strategy from large factual records
Experience working with witnesses and experts
Experience coordinating with broader litigation teams
Excellent writing skills
Rigorous thinking skills
Meaningful experience researching complex legal issues
Experience drafting memos, briefs, motions, and other substantive advocacy
Strong analytical skills and judgment
Ability to quickly master complicated factual records
Ability to identify the issues that matter
Ability to develop practical and persuasive arguments
Strong academic credentials
Admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you practice or eligible for admission
Prior bankruptcy experience· nice to have
Benefits
Variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits
Backup child and elder care
Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
Global wellness program
Free access to health care advocates
Employee Assistance Program
Talkspace app access
Calm app access
Flex Time Away
Reduced schedule arrangements
Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration
Paid annual fees for up to two professional associations
Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel
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Litigation Associate Attorney – Business Restructuring + Insolvency Practice (Junior to Mid-Level)
Morrison & Foerster · New York · $235,000 – $310,000
New York · $235,000 – $310,000