Securities Litigation Associate

Associate Attorney - Securities & Class Action Litigation

New York City | $160,000 - $220,000+

A nationally respected plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its New York office. The firm handles sophisticated securities, antitrust, and consumer class actions nationwide and offers the rare combination of high-level litigation, strong mentorship, and excellent work-life balance.

What You'll Do

• Litigate complex federal cases from inception through resolution
• Draft motions, briefs, and other substantive filings
• Participate in class actions involving securities, antitrust, and consumer protection matters
• Work directly with experienced partners on high-profile cases
• Gain exposure to all phases of complex litigation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
• New York Bar admission required
• Experience in securities litigation, class actions, commercial litigation, or complex federal litigation preferred
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Passion for litigation and motion practice

The firm will also consider strong defense-side litigators interested in transitioning to plaintiff-side practice.

Why Join?

• High-profile federal litigation
• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM culture
• Minimal weekend work
• Strong support staff and resources
• Exceptional mentorship
• Genuine partnership track
• Extremely low attorney turnover

Compensation & Benefits

• $160,000 - $220,000+ base salary
• Generous discretionary bonus
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• 3-4 weeks PTO
• CLE and bar dues reimbursement
• Life insurance
• On-site gym and café
• Additional holiday time throughout the year

Location

• New York City
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates nationwide

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated litigator seeking sophisticated, impactful work within a collaborative firm known for developing attorneys and retaining talent long term.