Associate

U.S. Associate — Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations

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Top-tier international firm seeks a mid-level U.S. litigation associate to join its Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team in either New York or Washington, D.C. The role involves advising on complex commercial disputes, arbitrations and investigations across a range of industries.

Work will include drafting and filing pleadings and motions, managing large-scale discovery and document productions, and taking or defending depositions. The team is busy and growing; successful candidates will be proactive, comfortable in fast-paced matters and collaborative with partners and colleagues.

Applications should include a resume, law school transcript and a single writing sample (advocate-style brief preferred; see guidance below). Cover letters are optional.

  • U.S. J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or the D.C. Bar required
  • Class of 2022–2024 preferred
  • Significant experience in complex commercial litigation, arbitration or investigations — drafting pleadings, motions, and managing discovery
  • Experience taking or defending depositions
  • Federal clerkship experience preferred
  • Strong written and oral advocacy and teamwork skills
  • Application materials: resume, transcript, one writing sample (advocate-style brief preferred; no co‑authored pieces; ≤1,500 words; include word count)

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