Staff Attorney

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 largely determined by our commitment to hiring and developing the very best and brightest and creating a team that provides our 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

• The base salary for this position is $160K/year. There also is a discretionary year-end bonus.