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Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC is a globally recognized litigation boutique specializing in international financial disputes, financial compliance, white collar defense and investigations, insurance and reinsurance advice and representation, and cross-border commercial litigation.
We are seeking an experienced litigation associate to join our fast-paced, collegial office in Manhattan or Washington, D.C.
LBKM has an opening for a Full time associate-level attorney with 4-6 years of civil litigation experience. Given the Firm's size, experienced lateral hires will have an opportunity for substantive work and client contact
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting legal research across multiple jurisdictions
- Advising clients and drafting correspondence and responses to regulatory bodies
- Reviewing and analyzing data and discovery
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
- Drafting and responding to written discovery
- Taking and defending depositions
- Appearing in court
Education and Qualification Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school
- Admission to NY or DC bars or waiver eligibility
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks within a diverse caseload and meet deadlines
- Self-starter who takes ownership of matters
- Foreign language skills (Arabic, Spanish) are a plus
Additional Information
- LBKM offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings account and flexible spending account, 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and free on-site gym access
- Schedules and in-office work depend on practice group needs