Overview
Litigation Associate Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Scott+Scott
Title: Litigation Associate
Company: Scott+Scott
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
About Our Firm
Scott+Scott is an international law firm with offices in New York, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Virginia, and Ohio. The firm represents a range of clients from individuals to multinational corporations, institutional investors (hedge funds and pension funds), and other entities in complex commercial and consumer litigation cases, antitrust litigation, international arbitration, and securities litigation. The firm is now looking for new talent to join our consumer class action litigation practice.
Position Summary
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to join the firm in our New York, New York office. This role will draft pleadings and briefs, generate, and respond to discovery requests and actively engage in case management.
Required Education and Experience
- 2-6 years of consumer or class action litigation experience required.
- Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar
- Excellent legal research and written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with researching and drafting pleadings and briefs.
- Experience with drafting and responding to discovery requests.
- Experience preparing for taking and defending depositions.
- Excellent case and project management skills.
Competencies
Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Interpersonal Skills
- Displays good conflict resolution skills; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication
- Writes clearly; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork
- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
