The Wagoner Firm is looking for a Litigation Associate to join our fast-paced law firm. Candidates should have the ability to “hit the ground running.”
Our new Litigation Associate will immediately be brought into our thriving, complex commercial litigation practice with cases in state and federal courts throughout New York, as well as Arbitrations through FINRA and AAA around the country. The Associate will also have a great deal of responsibility to handle “routine” matters independently. As a result, candidates must be quick studies and have the ability to engage with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel. The ability to handle these tasks independently and proficiently is a must.
The Litigation Associate will be welcomed into an environment that supports personal and professional growth without micro-management or dogmatic resistance to fresh and innovative ideas. The Associate will also have immediate
opportunities for direct client interaction, and will be encouraged to build their own book of business with our support.
The Wagoner Firm believes collaboration with our multifaceted team ensures the most thoughtful and creative solutions for our clients. Therefore, life experience matters in this context, as does collegiality and team work, all of which is considered in the hiring process.
Experience:
- 0–5 years litigation experience
Necessary Skills:
- Competence, hustle, and creativity
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Penchant for details and advocacy
- Some degree of business savvy
Compensation:
- Compensation will commensurate with experience and portable book of business if applicable
Our attorneys thrive on challenges, and are industrious and entrepreneurial. We seek the same pedigree here and are willing to consider a variety of compensation and benefits packages that contemplate productivity and client development, among other things. All efforts and success are acknowledged and rewarded.
Application Process:
- Submit resume, law school transcripts and writing sample(s) to cathie@thewagonerfirm.com