Government Investigations & White Collar Associate

About the role

The Government Investigations & White Collar Practice Group at Nixon Peabody is seeking to hire an associate to join our Long Island, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Counseling, investigating, defending, and litigating all forms of government inquiry
• Managing matters from the investigation and grand jury stages through trial and, if necessary, appeal and collateral proceedings
• Providing comprehensive services to individuals and organizations that receive civil investigative demands, subpoenas, or any other requests for information from federal prosecutors, state prosecutors or investigative agencies

Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant experience in government investigations, criminal defense, and/or civil litigation
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Completed a federal clerkship
• Demonstrated written advocacy experience in the defense of government investigations, government enforcement litigation and related complex civil fraud litigation

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials
• Superb judgment and communication skills
• A commitment to providing excellent client services

Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to handle complex legal issues
• Experience with government investigations and white-collar defense

Benefits

• Standard benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a diverse array of matters across a dynamic practice
• Additional contingent compensation based on performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications

Pay

• Long Island, NY: $190,000 to $235,000

Schedule

• Full-time