Recruiting for Top BigLaw Firms seeking BigLaw Associates in the following areas: 1. Litigation AssociatesGeneral Litigation: Firms are seeking associates with 2-8 years of experience in general litigation. Desired qualifications include strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Trial experience is often preferred but not required. Roles involve managing all phases of litigation, from pleadings and discovery to trial and appeals. Licensure in multiple states (e.g., New York, New Jersey) is a plus. Experience in commercial litigation, personal injury, insurance defense, and class actions is mercial Litigation: Associates with 3-7 years of experience handling corporate and commercial disputes in both state and federal courts are highly sought. Strong skills in drafting motions, legal research, discovery, and courtroom advocacy are essential. Specific experience in handling commercial business disputes, contract issues, and general corporate matters is often surance Defense Litigation: Candidates with 2+ years of experience defending tort and insurance defense matters. The roles require expertise in civil litigation with a focus on general liability, personal injury, and insurance coverage matters. Key skills include managing high-volume caseloads; trial experience is often beneficial.Class Action Defense: Roles are seeking associates with experience in defending clients in class action lawsuits, especially in commercial and privacy litigation. Desired skills include managing discovery efforts, drafting motions, and advising clients on case strategy.2. Intellectual Property Litigation AssociatesPatent Litigation: Mid-level associates with at least five years of patent litigation experience are required, especially those with backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering. The ideal candidates will have experience in all phases of litigation, including depositions, expert reports, and appeals. Prior work in industries like technology, engineering, and intellectual property disputes is valuable.General IP Litigation: Firms seek candidates with 3-7 years of experience handling IP disputes, including trademark, copyright, and unfair competition matters. Experience in both litigation and transactional aspects of IP is beneficial. Strong research, writing, and client-facing skills are emphasized.3. Construction Law & Accident Litigation AssociatesConstruction Litigation: Associates with at least 3 years of experience handling construction accident and New York Labor Law claims are highly valued. Skills in general liability litigation are also preferred. Firms are looking for candidates with excellent research, writing, and legal analysis abilities, and who are licensed to practice in New York.4. Real Estate AssociatesReal Estate Litigation: Firms are seeking associates with 5+ years of experience handling sophisticated real estate-related litigation. This includes landlord-tenant matters, construction disputes, and real estate transactions. Key skills include contract negotiation, legal research, and courtroom advocacy.Real Estate Transactions: Representing clients in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development. Duties include drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, conducting title and survey reviews, and overseeing closings. 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate law is preferred.5. Trusts & Estates AssociatesTrusts and Estates Litigation: Positions are available for associates with 3-5 years of experience in trusts and estates litigation. Expertise in estate planning and business entity matters is often required, along with strong skills in drafting legal documents and handling courtroom proceedings.Trusts & Estates Planning: Drafting complex estate planning documents (trusts, wills, premarital agreements), handling probate and trust administration, and advising on charitable planning and business succession. Must be familiar with GST trusts, GRATs, SLATs, charitable trusts, and related tax laws.6. CorporateTransactional AssociatesResponsibilities: Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing transactional documents related to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital markets and securities and financing agreements. Overseeing due diligence and closing processes. Involved in structuring complex corporate transactions and advising clients on corporate governance.Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience, including familiarity with corporate governance, and securities regulation.7. Labor & Employment Law AssociatesResponsibilities: Advising on labor and employment law matters, including workplace investigations, litigation, compliance with state and federal employment laws, and training on workplace issues. Representing clients in employment disputes, mediations, and arbitration. Candidates should have experience with state and federal employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.8. ConstructionInsurance Defense AssociatesResponsibilities: Handling construction accident litigation, insurance defense matters, labor law violations, personal injury cases, and professional liability cases. 7+ years of experience in construction law or insurance defense is preferred, especially in New York labor law cases related to Sections 200, 240(1), and 241(6).9. Tax AssociatesResponsibilities: Advising clients on corporate tax matters, estate and gift tax planning, tax compliance, and tax litigation. Drafting documents related to tax strategies, trusts, and other tax-efficient structures. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in federal and state tax laws.10. Managed Care & Healthcare Litigation AssociatesResponsibilities: Firms require associates with 4-7 years of litigation experience, particularly in managed care and healthcare disputes. Candidates should have experience with provider contracts, medical necessity claims, and out-of-network litigation. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with arbitration experience, are preferred.
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