Securities Fraud Litigation Attorney Job at Ascendion, New York, NY

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  • Ascendion
  • New York, NY

Job Description

About the Company

Our client, a prestigious law firm headquartered in New York City, is actively seeking talented individuals.

About the Role

Are you a sharp legal mind passionate about plaintiff-side litigation? We are looking for Litigation Attorneys (Graduating Classes: 2020–2024).

Responsibilities

  • Securities Fraud (primary focus)
  • Corporate Governance
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • SPAC Litigation, Bankruptcy, and Arbitration
  • Open to defense-side attorneys interested in transitioning to plaintiff work.

Qualifications

  • JD from a Top 20–30 Law School or another school with a 3.6+ GPA
  • Graduation Year: 2020–2024

Required Skills

  • Excellent writing, analytical, and litigation skills
  • Interested in meaningful, high-impact plaintiff litigation

Preferred Skills

  • Prior litigation experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Based in NYC, hybrid schedule

Pay range and compensation package

  • 2020: $270K base + $90K bonus
  • 2021: $240K base + $80K bonus
  • 2022: $205K base + $60K bonus
  • 2023: $195K base + $35K bonus
  • 2024: $185K base + $25K bonus

Performance Bonuses:

  • 1.3x for exceeding expectations
  • 1.7x for strongly exceeding expectations (50% of attorneys exceed standard bonus thresholds annually)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.

Benefits

  • PTO: 22 days
  • Medical, 401(k), Year-End Bonus
  • Remote all of August

Interview Process

  • Zoom Interview
  • Onsite Assessment
  • Final Partner Round

Job Tags

Remote job,

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