Complex Litigation Associate

About the Team and the Role

BLB&G is looking for an Associate to join the Complex Litigation Group in our New York office, where you will help develop and litigate complex litigation matters on behalf of the firm’s clients. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial candidate who is passionate about plaintiff-side litigation and thinks critically and creatively about potential legal claims and litigation strategy. The group’s cases include RICO allegations against the country’s largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers, fraud claims against major social media platforms, cases involving digital privacy rights and human trafficking. 

While representing investors in complex cases, our litigators work towards achieving precedent-setting reforms to increase transparency, correct economic or negotiating imbalances, hold wrongdoers accountable and improve corporate business practices. BLB&G has recorded more multi-billion-dollar recoveries than any other firm, including in cases against WorldCom ($6.2 billion), Cendant ($3.3 billion), Bank of America ($2.4 billion), Nortel ($1.07 billion) and Merck ($1.05 billion). Recent high-profile successes include obtaining recoveries against Wells Fargo, Kraft and Allianz. The firm is currently lead counsel in prominent cases against Boeing and Meta.

Position Qualifications:

JD is required (2021 - 2024 law school graduates); must be admitted to the New York Bar
Related experience in complex litigation is required; no securities litigation experience is required for this role
Strong academic and professional credentials required; judicial clerkships are a plus
Excellent writing and legal research skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, a proactive approach, and the readiness to take opportunity and run with it is necessary
Ability and desire to take a meaningful role in multiple complex cases, often opposite significantly more senior lawyers
Excellent time management, multitasking and communication skills are essential

Position Details:

• This is a full-time, exempt position based in New York, NY
• This is a hybrid role (3 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 2 days work-from-home)
• Base Salary Range: $195,000 - $320,000

Work Environment:

BLB&G values diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA