1542 - Senior Associate

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do-a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

LOCATION: 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007

Duties:

• Draft and prepare open and closing statements and cross examinations for hearings and tribunals.
• Interview and prepare experts for testimony.
• Draft documents for tribunals including damages sections of briefs, preliminary relief requests and post-hearing briefings.
• Mentor and train junior associates and other legal staff.
• Research and draft arbitration related articles and white papers.

May telecommute up to 40%.

Requirements:

The position requires a Juris Doctor degree, LLM, Bachelor of Arts (or foreign equivalent) in Legal Studies or related field and four years of experience in the job offered or in a Senior Associate-related occupation.

Position requires admission to NY bar. Position also requires demonstrable experience in the following:

• Experience in Investor Treaty and Commercial International Arbitrations.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills through published work, including articles and commentary.
• Experience working with fact and expert witnesses, including taking witness testimony, drafting witness statements, assisting expert witnesses draft expert reports, preparing witnesses for cross-examination.
• Experience in drafting briefs, including fact and legal sections.
• Experience as second-chair at hearings and conducting cross or direct examinations.
• Experience in case management, including reviewing associate work and ensuring team deadlines are met.
• Experience in all stages of an arbitration, from initial requests for arbitration through enforcement.

May telecommute up to 40%.

Salary: $390,000/year

REFER TO: To apply, please click Apply Now and upload resume. Alternatively, you may apply by submitting a resume via e-mail to Yujin An at Yujin.An@wilmerhale.com referencing 11744.59.7.

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