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Position:	Latin American Associate
Job Code:	10077
Employer:	Request Employer Information
Posted:	12-03-08
Location:	Metropolitan Area, New York

Position Description:
The New York office is seeking a junior Latin American associate. This group focuses on transactional and litigation practices, where associate usually focus on one of the the two practice areas.

Position Requirements:
1-3 years of experience, fluent Spanish and Portuguese speakers and excellent academic credentials required.

Company Description:
This New York-based law firm ranks Top 20 on AmLaw 100 rankings of U.S. law firms, based on revenue. It has more than 500 attorneys and several offices worldwide, including locations in Paris, Brussels, Rome, Moscow, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The firm's practice areas include corporate law, litigation, intellectual property, employee benefits, and environmental law. Among Vault’s Top 10 most prestigious firms, Vault reports that “Uppers” include: International work; Accessible partners; and Great firm culture. The “Downers” include: "Hours--like any other big law firm"; "Uneven work allocation"; and Shortage of midlevels. And, the “Notable Perks” include: "Overseas rotation program"; "Weekly wine and cheese parties held on Fridays"; "All associates get their own offices (even summer associates)"; and "Free gym membership anywhere in town".