Staff Attorney

Overview

Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP is a litigation boutique specializing in the trial of complex commercial cases, with a particular focus on sophisticated financial, securities, antitrust and bankruptcy-related disputes. Our firm’s success is determined by hiring and developing the very best talent and creating a team that provides clients with the highest quality of service. Staff attorneys provide support for the firm’s partners, counsel and associates.

At this time, Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP will not be accepting applicants submitted through search firms. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

• Assistance in all aspects of discovery, including document review, preparation of privilege logs, preparation of written discovery & responses, preparation of exhibits and outlines for depositions and trial
• Research and analysis of financial statements and filings, agreements, and loan documents
• Factual and legal research
• Assistance with drafting and cite-checking pleadings and motion papers

• Must possess a JD from a tier 1 or tier 2 law school
• Must be admitted to the NY State bar
• Must display academic excellence as defined by a law school minimum GPA of 3.3 (those with lower GPA scores need not apply) in addition to one of the following distinctions: law review/journal, state or federal clerkship experience or receipt of scholarships/awards based on law school academic performance
• Must possess a minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a litigation associate, staff attorney and/or contract attorney gained at a top 100 law firm
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment required
• Salary and compensation: base salary is $160K/year with a discretionary year-end bonus

To apply, please submit your qualification materials directly to the firm. This position requires you to attach your JD/LLM transcript and a writing sample as part of the application process.