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 resolutionDraft motions, briefs, and other substantive filingsParticipate in class actions involving securities, antitrust, and consumer protection mattersWork directly with experienced partners on high-profile casesGain exposure to all phases of complex litigation Qualifications 2+ years of litigation experience preferredNew York Bar admission requiredExperience in securities litigation, class actions, commercial litigation, or complex federal litigation preferredStrong legal writing and analytical skillsExcellent academic credentialsPassion for litigation and motion practiceThe firm will also consider strong defense-side litigators interested in transitioning to plaintiff-side practice. Why Join? High-profile federal litigation9:00 AM - 5:00 PM cultureMinimal weekend workStrong support staff and resourcesExceptional mentorshipGenuine partnership trackExtremely low attorney turnover Compensation & Benefits $160,000 - $220,000+ base salaryGenerous discretionary bonusMedical and dental coverage401(k) with employer match3-4 weeks PTOCLE and bar dues reimbursementLife insuranceOn-site gym and caféAdditional holiday time throughout the year Location New York CityRelocation assistance available for qualified candidates nationwideThis 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. Desired Skills and Experience 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.