Eckert Seamans, a national AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a motivated Associate to join our Financial Services Litigation practices in our White Plains, New York office. The ideal candidate will bring knowledge and experience with representing financial institutions and mortgage servicers in real property matters.
Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates will have 4+ years of commercial litigation experience.
- Experience in Financial Services is preferred.
- Admission to the New York bar is required
- Deposition and oral argument experience
- Court experience is necessary
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and enthusiastic work attitude
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently, and work well as a member of a team
We invite you to apply if you have relevant experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued and integral to our continued success. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
In compliance with New York Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $170,000 to $225,000. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of commercial litigation experience
- Admission to the New York bar
- Deposition and oral argument experience
- Court experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability and desire to independently manage multiple active matters and work effectively on a team
- Financial services experience
What We Do
Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm providing proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. Its attorneys work across more than 50 practice areas, including corporate and business law, commercial litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, environmental law, construction, public finance, real estate, tax, and transportation. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from large companies and startups to nonprofits, government entities, and individuals, through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.
