International Trade Associate or Counsel (Customs)

International Trade Associate or Counsel (Customs)

Washington, D.C.

New York, New York

Counsel

Regulatory & Policy

Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, and MENA. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.

Job Description

Crowell & Moring is seeking an associate or counsel to join our International Trade practice in New York or Washington, DC.

Candidates must have 4 to 7 years of experience advising clients on complex customs and international trade disputes and representing clients in matters involving import duties, tariff classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin determinations, antidumping and countervailing duty matters, and customs penalties. Responsibilities include developing legal strategy and arguments in customs and trade matters, handling administrative protests, penalty proceedings, and other challenges to customs determinations, drafting and reviewing legal memoranda, pleadings, briefs, protests, and other submissions before agencies and courts, and supervising and mentoring junior attorneys. Candidates should possess strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills, as well as experience with customs and international trade litigation. Experience appearing before U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and other federal trade-related agencies is preferred. The position offers the opportunity to play a leading role in a sophisticated customs and international trade litigation practice while advising clients on complex customs disputes and broader international trade matters.

Candidates must be amember of the state barfor the office to which they are applying or otherwiseeligible for admission by waiver. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials as well as highly developed organizational, writing and analytical skills.

Benefits and Compensation

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $310,000 to $420,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.