Overview

This is an in-office role Who Is Our Client?Looking for associates whose class year ranges fron 2022 to 2024.They're a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for top-notch talent.This client consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.Representative WorkCounsel clients around the globe on the issues that arise in relation to corporate distress, including some of the most significant bankruptcy cases in recent history.The Business Restructuring + Insolvency Practice Group in New York City is made up of:11 Partners2 Of Counsels (1 senior)8 AssociatesAnd they're looking to add another Associate Attorney to this group!Our Client's Difference (What Makes Them Stand Out From The Rest)They empower their lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firms commitment to their attorneys growth extends throughout their careers.Who You AreYou are a high-performing junior associate with 2-4 years of experience in commercial, securities, bankruptcy, or other complex litigation at a leading law firm.You are an enterprising, highly motivated lawyer who actively seeks responsibility rather than waiting for it.You want to understand the entire case, take ownership of important workstreams, and become increasingly involved in strategy and decision-making.You are looking for more than a traditional junior associate role on a large litigation team you want substantive opportunities to develop as an advocate, including taking and defending depositions, preparing and examining witnesses, participating directly in case strategy, and appearing and arguing in court.You have a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine desire to become an outstanding courtroom lawyer.You are eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and motivated by opportunities to stretch beyond what would ordinarily be expected of an associate at your level.You have experience working on large, sophisticated, fast-moving litigation and investigation teams and are comfortable managing multiple workstreams and competing deadlines in high-stakes matters.You have substantial hands-on experience with complex discovery, including managing document productions, developing case strategy from large factual records, working with witnesses and experts, and coordinating with broader litigation teams.You are an excellent writer and rigorous thinker, with meaningful experience researching complex legal issues and drafting memos, briefs, motions, and other substantive advocacy.You have strong analytical skills and judgment and are able to quickly master complicated factual records, identify the issues that matter, and develop practical and persuasive arguments.Strong academic credentials are valued.Prior bankruptcy experience is preferred but not required.Outstanding commercial or securities litigators interested in developing a bankruptcy litigation practice or pursuing faster moving cases are encouraged to apply.You are admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you practice or are eligible for admission.This client likes associates from the following law schools & law firms:Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, Cal, George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College LawPerkins CoieKeller & Heckman LLPFoley & LardnerDLA PiperAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLPLatham & WatkinsKirkland & EllisAssociate Bonus StructureAssociates can count unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, and up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development activities, t