Litigation Associate
Company websitebtlaw.com (Barnes & Thornburg, opens in new tab)
Base salary $235K to $365K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY
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- LocationNew York, NY
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (5 min ago) · observed since
About this job
The New York office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a Litigation Associate with two to five years of experience, preferably with a broad base of experience in complex commercial litigation, white collar matters, and regulatory enforcement proceedings. Candidates should have substantive experience across all phases of litigation and investigations, including briefing and motion practice, fact development, discovery, hearings, and, ideally, trials. Experience assisting with internal investigations, government inquiries, and other regulatory matters is also desirable.
Requirements:
2-5 years of experience in complex disputes, white collar matters, and regulatory enforcement proceedings
Experience with SEC investigations or enforcement matters is a plus
Strong writing and research skills and analytical abilities
Judgment, initiative, and attention to detail necessary to assume meaningful responsibility for client matters
Candidates should also possess the interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a collaborative team and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced practice
Must have strong academic credentials and must be admitted to the NY bar
We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.
Why Join Us?
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices and a nationally recognized litigation practice, with a longstanding reputation for excellence in high-stakes disputes, investigations, and enforcement matters. Our New York office is anchored by a group of well-respected and nationally recognized litigators and corporate attorneys focused on representing clients in the financial services, private equity, and investment management sectors, as well as companies across a broad range of industries. We have an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth.
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($235,000) is above 84% of the 253 Legal roles in New York listed on this site; 3 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $177,000; the middle half runs from $136,100 to $215,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingLitigation Associate$235K to $365K
Litigation Associate - Product Liability and Mass Torts$235K to $365K
Investment Funds Associate$235K to $390K
Litigation Associate$245K to $320K
Product Liability Litigation Associate$225K to $295K
International Trade Associate$250K to $370K
Commercial Litigation Associate$250K to $370K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Litigation Associate (this listing) | $235K - $365K |
| Litigation Associate - Product Liability and Mass Torts | $235K - $365K |
| Investment Funds Associate | $235K - $390K |
| Litigation Associate | $245K - $320K |
| Product Liability Litigation Associate | $225K - $295K |
| International Trade Associate | $250K - $370K |
| Commercial Litigation Associate | $250K - $370K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-02
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: New York
USD 235,000 – 365,000 · 1 YEAR · Salary
- Method
- Structured pay field published by the employer
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
