Litigation Associate

Laine Recruiting has partnered with an Am 200 full-service law firm of over 300 attorneys with 15 offices nationwide. They’re headquartered in upstate New York (Syracuse) and have offices across the state, including Buffalo, where they’re looking to add an Associate Attorney to their sophisticated litigation practice group.

Our client has been recognized by the 2024 U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” statewide and nationally. In particular, they’ve been recognized with three National Tier 1 rankings:

• Employment Law – Management;
• Labor Law – Management; and
• Litigation – Labor and Employment.

Their litigators have deftly handled complex cases in federal and state courts and arbitral forums throughout the United States. Their lawyers represent a wide range of clients from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small businesses serving diverse industries. Their exceptional wealth of experience and diversity ready them to assemble a lean and high-caliber litigation team to meet the specific needs of each particular matter.

Qualifications:

• Current NY Bar admission
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• 1 years of commercial litigation experience
• Excellent skillset in legal research and writing
• Committed to legal profession and teamwork approach
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills

Our client is committed to delivering the best legal work in the most efficient manner to their clients, and they’re looking for qualified candidates that share the same passion. They have a unique team-oriented collegial culture that welcomes and integrates seasoned and skilled attorneys who seek expanded opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Compensation

First year associates start at $110,000 base salary. From there, increases are merit based, with associates ranging from $110,000-150,000.

Pathway to membership (partner):

• Admission to membership is based on demonstrated ability to perform a substantial volume of legal work in a consistently excellent manner. The traits of responsibility, personality and proprietorship that determine one's ability to attract, serve and address client needs are important considerations.
• Associates employed by the firm directly from law school can normally anticipate consideration for membership within six to nine years of service with the firm. They consider experience outside the firm that contributes to the associate's demonstrated ability.