The Employment Litigation practice in Akin’s New York office seeks to hire an associate (3rd – 4th year) with top academic credentials and significant experience litigating employment matters and advising clients on employment issues. Experience in the alternative asset management industry (including with hedge funds and private equity funds) also is a plus. The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent writing skills, a strong work ethic, and comfort in interfacing directly with clients. Candidate must exhibit Akin’s core values: future-focused, diversity-minded, dedicated to excellence, service-oriented and collaborative. Stellar academic credentials and comparable law firm experience required.