Careers

Attorneys

Our ideal candidates are relentless and brilliant litigators with sterling credentials. While the following qualifications are not prerequisites, our lawyers are Harvard- and Yale-educated, have completed federal clerkships, have served as federal or state prosecutors, and/or have reached the highest levels of government legal practice.

Credentials aside, all applicants should love to litigate, solve problems creatively, and join the fray. Every applicant, regardless of seniority, should be an excellent writer.

Associate salaries start at $230,000 and exceed the Biglaw market rate at all levels. Benefits include fully-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; 401(k) program with 4% employer matching; generous family leave policy; flexible unlimited PTO plan; and an annual technology stipend. We win as a team, and everyone shares generously in the firm’s success through discretionary market-beating annual bonuses.

Perry Law’s innovative approach to legal practice is also reflected in its commitment to diversity and work-life balance. Inspired by Danya’s experience as a single mother of three, the firm embraces flexible schedules for its attorneys, allowing them to balance family responsibilities and outside commitments. Competitive compensation at above-market salaries further underscores the firm’s dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. Under Danya’s visionary leadership, the firm continues to thrive, embodying a unique blend of legal acumen, ethical commitment, and social impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York or Florida (or admission within the first year of employment)
• Commitment to diversity and a team-first approach to litigating
• Graduation from a top law school, preferably class of 2018 through 2022
• At least one clerkship with a federal court or state court of last resort (clerkship bonuses offered to those joining the firm directly from a clerkship)

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To apply, please send a resume, writing sample, and three references to [email protected] with “Attorney Application” in the subject line.

Legal Analysts

The goal of Perry Law’s Legal Analyst program is to mentor and train the next generation of top litigators over the course of 2 (or more) years before they head to law school. Being a Legal Analyst is an unparalleled opportunity for recent top-college graduates to gain hands-on experience with substantive legal matters, develop critical skills to succeed in the industry, and benefit from an elite network of attorneys early on in their career.

This program will provide Legal Analysts with the opportunity to dive deep into various criminal and civil matters and discover their niche legal interests. Legal Analysts will also be integrated into the business operations of Perry Law, offering them unique insight into how a newly formed, top litigation boutique functions. As Legal Analysts succeed in their roles and continue to provide top-tier work products, their responsibilities and assignments will evolve to reflect their burgeoning legal and business operations interests.

As a boutique litigation firm, Perry Law is uniquely suited to fully integrate Legal Analysts into our litigation teams, offering them incomparable access to casework and our leadership team.

At Perry Law, we deeply value early-career mentorship, and Legal Analysts will enjoy a variety of structured opportunities to connect with members of our firm as well as external, top legal professionals through our Legal Analyst Speaker Series and other Firm events.

Major Responsibilities:

• Draft/prepare shell motions, legal correspondences, and other requested documents
• Assist in preparing discovery responses, as well as coordinating the collection and production of responsive materials
• Conduct legal research
• Conduct open-source investigations into case-related entities and potential clients
• Proofread and format court filings prior to submission
• Electronically file motions, briefs, and other documents to court
• Schedule meetings
• Review and summarize case discovery
• Maintain internal electronic documents and case discovery organizational systems
• Research, propose, and book venue options for firm or case-related events
• Take meticulous notes in client and internal meetings
• Assist with client billing procedures and internal expense reimbursements as needed
• Uphold ethical responsibilities and confidences pursuant to firm, American Bar Association, and jurisdictional requirements
• Respond quickly and thoroughly to all requests
• Conduct individual projects related to areas of interest
• Perform other case-related legal work as required
• Perform other administrative tasks as required

• Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.7+ (by May 2024)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and manage time-sensitive requests
• Ability to communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
• Ability to be in New York office Tuesday through Thursday
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as required/be responsive after hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a law firm or legal-oriented work
• Experience working in fast-paced, start-up like environment

To Apply:

Please email [email protected] using the subject line “Last Name, First Name Legal Analyst Application.” Be sure to include a resume, unofficial transcript, a four-page maximum writing sample, and three references as a single PDF. If your writing sample is an excerpt from a longer piece, please either include the introduction as part of the excerpt or a brief paragraph contextualizing the piece. Please label the PDF with the same label as the subject line. Any application with a core competent missing will not be considered.

Salary and Benefits:

Legal Analysts are expected to stay with the Firm for at least two years. Compensation for first-year analysts may be as high as $82,000 and will include a base salary of $70,000, an annual Law School Prep Stipend of $1,000, an annual technology stipend of $1,000, and a discretionary bonus of up to $10,000 at the conclusion of the first year. Additional financial incentives may also apply, allowing first year analysts to exceed $82,000 in compensation in some cases.

Second-year analysts receive a base salary of $80,000, an annual Law School Prep Stipend of $1,000, an annual technology stipend of $1,000, and a $10,000 retention bonus after working for twenty-five full months, and will also be eligible for an additional discretionary bonus.

Other benefits include fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; 401(k) program with 4% employer matching beginning six months after start date; generous family leave policy; and flexible, unlimited PTO plan. Legal Analysts are also overtime eligible.