Current Job Opportunities in the Legal Field
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Associate, Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
-New York, NY-
Our client, a prominent, nationwide law firm, seeks an Associate for their Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring practice group.
Ideal candidates must have 1-3 years of experience representing companies and financial institutions in the financial restructuring and bankruptcy processes. A bankruptcy clerkship qualifies as the required experience.
Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing extraordinary client service.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $215k - $250k (based on experience), and includes comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, ancillary benefits (mental health, wellness, disability & life insurance), 401k with employer contributions, bonus opportunities, 11 paid holidays, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, etc.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Mid-Level Associate, Finance
-New York, NY-
Our client, a highly reputable, top 25 AmLaw rated law firm with a national presence, seeks a Mid-Level Associate for their Finance group within their New York City office.
Qualified candidates must have 4-6 years of law firm experience in a finance-based practice, with a focus on leveraged finance and cash flow transactions. Candidates must possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
The anticipated pay range for this position is $225,000 - $435,000 (based on experience and skill set) and includes a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, discretionary bonus, generous paid time off, 401k with contribution, and additional ancillary benefits.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Litigation Associate, Mid-Level
-Long Island, NY-
Our client, a prominent, nationwide law firm, seek mid-level Associates for their Complex Disputes and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice groups.
Ideal candidates will have 3 - 6 years of broad litigation experience, including in internal investigations, taking and defending depositions, researching, drafting pleadings and handling court appearances and large-scale document productions. Strong writing and analytical skills are required, and judicial clerkship experience is preferred.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $190k - $240k (based on experience), and includes comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, ancillary benefits (mental health, wellness, disability & life insurance), 401k with employer contributions, bonus opportunities, 11 paid holidays, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, etc.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Midlevel – Intellectual Property Litigation
-New York, NY-
Our client, a prominent, Top 10 AmLaw firm with an international presence, seeks a Mid-Level Associate (4-5 years (i.e., class of 2019 to 2020)) with Computer Science or other STEP background who is well-versed in Patent Litigation. Experience with complex IP matters, solid law firm experience, and a high level of academic achievement is a must. Additionally, you must be within reasonable distance to the New York city office (this position is a hybrid, offering 4 days onsite and 1 day at home).
The starting salary for this opportunity is between $310,000 to $365,000 annually (based on an evaluation of your relevant experience and skill set), and includes an amazing suite of benefits and perks, including:
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Annual year-end discretionary bonus
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Top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and dependent life, to name a few
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401(k) Plan
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Malpractice insurance, bar association dues & registration fees paid by the firm
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Perks such as subsidized meals, discounts on memberships, and concierge and errand-running services, among others
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Litigation Paralegal
-Huntington, NY-
Our client, a litigation firm known for its trial expertise, seeks a knowledgeable and capable Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in general and/or commercial litigation (Personal Injury and/or Matrimonial/Divorce experience a huge plus!). Excellent organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills are also required.
This in-office role includes paid PTO, medical, retirement plan with contribution, a salary range of $55k-$75k (based on experience), and a discretionary annual bonus.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Commercial Litigation
-Bohemia, NY-
Our client is a Bohemia-based (Suffolk County), boutique law firm with an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded Attorney. This opportunity is a platform for success: a partnership track, perfect for someone interested in developing their own career path and growth trajectory by generating and building the business through outreach, networking, etc.
The ideal candidate is a NYS bar licensed Attorney with at least 5+ years’ experience in commercial litigation (collections and foreclosures highly preferred). Excellent writing and presentation skills are also required.
Along with advancement opportunities, this in-office role includes paid PTO, medical, retirement plan with contribution, a salary range of $125k-$160k (based on experience), and a generous percentage of all business brought into the firm.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Personal Injury
-Huntington, NY-
Our client, a Huntington-based litigation firm known for its trial expertise, seeks a motivated, ambitious and bright Personal Injury Associate for its expanding PI department.
The ideal candidate has solid experience in trial litigation and settling of plaintiff side personal injury cases. Excellent research, communication, and presentation skills are also required.
This in-office role includes paid PTO, medical, retirement plan with contribution, a salary range of $90k-$140k (based on experience), discretionary annual bonus, and a percentage of settled cases.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Litigation - Construction or Professional Liability
-Melville, NY (Long Island)-
Our client, a boutique law firm in Melville with a 20+ year history of exceptional insurance defense and professional liability and litigation, is looking for an Associate with 2-5 years’ experience litigating either Construction or Professional Liability (representing design professionals, such as Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors).
For this role, you need to be experienced in conducting depositions, all phases of written discovery, production of extensive project records and motions, and appear for Court conferences as necessary, as you will be expected to handle the day-to-day activities on the assigned matter. This role requires an onsite/in-office daily presence, strong interpersonal and written communication skills, and a team-oriented work capability.
Salary for this opportunity is $110k-$140k (based on experience) and includes medical/dental/vision coverage with heavy contribution, 401k with contribution, FSA, 3-weeks PTO, and a low billable minimum of 1850/hours/year.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate Attorney, Insurance Coverage/Defense Litigation
-Hybrid/Garden City, NY-
Our client, a growing Garden City-based law firm specializing in insurance defense and litigation, is looking for an Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in defense litigation and insurance coverage (personal injury, no-fault, etc.).
To be considered for this role, you need to be experienced in all aspects of conducting depositions, discovery, motions, and appearances, a NYS bar license, and hands on experience in litigation defense of personal injury, no-fault, and/or insurance coverage, and strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Appellate experience is a plus.
This role is offered as a hybrid (3 days in office, 2 at home), has a salary range of $90k - $125k (based on experience), includes medical/dental coverage, PTO, and 401k with profit-sharing.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Banking & Finance (Midlevel)
-New York City-
Our client, a large and prominent law firm with an international presence, seeks a mid- level Associate with 3-4 years (i.e., class of 2019 to 2020) of general finance experience, including drafting and negotiating commitment papers, security agreements, credit agreements and other loan documents, UCC experience as well as general corporate experience for their New York City headquarters. Additionally, you must be within reasonable distance to the New York city office (this position is a hybrid, offering 4 days onsite and 1 day at home).
The starting salary for this opportunity is between $310,000 to $365,000 annually (evaluation of your relevant experience and skill set will determine your actual salary).
An amazing suite of benefits and perks are offered, including:
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Annual year-end discretionary bonus
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Top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and dependent life, to name a few
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401(k) Plan
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Malpractice insurance, bar association dues & registration fees paid by the firm
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Perks such as subsidized meals, discounts on memberships, and concierge and errand-running services, among others
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Structured Transactions (Midlevel)
-New York, NY-
Our client, a large, national law firm, is seeking a Midlevel Associate with 3-6 years’ experience in corporate and/or finance transactions (background in structured finance and securitization is preferred, but not required) for their Structured Transactions practice in their New York City office.
The salary range for this opportunity is $250,000 to $370,000 (based on experience), along with a full range of medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off benefits (such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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Associate, Employment/Accessibility Litigation
-New York, NY-
Our client, a large national law firm headquartered in NYC, seeks an Employment/Accessibility Litigation Attorney for their national management-side labor and employment practice.
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience, along with a strong interest in, accessibility and disability accommodation laws/regulations (knowledge of Title I, II, and III of the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act required), and equivalent state/local laws) and knowledge of public accommodation accessibility issues (for both brick and mortar and digital entities), including specific experience with litigations, regulatory (DOJ) investigations, advocacy group interactions, and work involving compliance counseling, policies, and training is also required. Experience with accessibility auditing and/or managing outside auditors (both for brick and mortar structures and websites/mobile applications) is also a bonus.
Additionally, candidates are expected to have general employment litigation experience, including knowledge of federal and state employment laws. The ideal candidate should have experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances.
Strong academic credentials, excellent communication and writing skills, Juris Doctorate degree, and admission to practice law in New York (state and federal courts) is also required.
The expected salary range for this position ranges from $205,000 - $290,000 (based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained). In addition to the base salary, there is a generous employee benefits package, and a discretionary bonus opportunity.
*To apply, email your resume to: resume@scgrecruiting.com
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