Complex Litigation Associate
Nelson Mullins
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New York, NY · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Nelson Mullins is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its litigation group in the New York office. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a dynamic team in a growing location.
**No Agencies Please**
A Day in the Life
The lawyers in the New York office practice within the Corporate Group’s capital markets, private equity, securities, real estate, lending, project finance, investment management, energy, mergers and acquisitions, banking and general corporate practice areas, as well as general litigation, white collar defense & government investigations, and labor and employment. The office, located at 330 Madison Avenue, is just a few blocks from Grand Central, the busiest train station in the country, and is also close to many of the city’s thriving arts, fashion, and entertainment venues.
All candidates are asked to submit a resume, law school transcript, and a cover letter.
We Know You
You have 3 to 7 years of meaningful complex litigation experience, with prior experience in asbestos litigation preferred . You are prepared to take and defend depositions, and have prior experience in drafting dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions. You possess exceptional oral and written advocacy skills with strong academic credentials. You are adept in case management and are ready to take the lead. You are admitted in Good Standing to practice in the state of New York. Admittance to New Jersey is a plus.
The salary/wage range for this position is $205,000 - $280,000 annually.
Who We Are
With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.