Junior to Mid-Level Associate

Yankwitt LLP – a White Plains litigation firm – is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Associate to join its expanding Complex Commercial Litigation team . Yankwitt LLP provides experienced attorneys with a sophisticated practice commensurate with prestigious New York City law firms in the collegial atmosphere of a suburban boutique firm.

Yankwitt LLP is the go-to law firm in Westchester County for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation. The firm practices at the highest level in federal and state courts, representing clients in high-profile commercial litigation and government investigations in Westchester County and throughout New York. Yankwitt LLP is the only Westchester-based law firm honored by Chambers USA and Benchmark Litigation in Commercial Litigation. The firm has also been named a Top 10 Small Company to Work for in New York by the Best Companies Group.

At Yankwitt LLP, every member of our team is critical to a case, from first-year attorneys to the managing partner. We are proud of the way we challenge our team to work at the highest level, supporting each other and propping each other up to do our best work.

Ideal candidates will have:

· 1 to 6 years of experience at a leading New York law firm;

· At least one federal clerkship and/or service as an Assistant United States Attorney;

· A creative legal mind with an out-of-the-box approach to problem-solving;

· The desire to take ownership of their cases;

· A strong work ethic to handle the rigors of complex, interesting litigation matters;

· A desire to generate business;

· Experience working on complex commercial litigation; and

· Excellent writing and research skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials.

Salary + Discretionary Bonus ranging from $130k to $225k, depending on experience and hours worked. A clerkship bonus is also available for candidates joining directly from a federal clerkship.

The firm is proud to offer comprehensive benefits options including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, Safe Harbor 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io for consideration.

Yankwitt LLP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.