Description

Baker McKenzie seeks an associate attorney with 3 – 5 years’ experience in US trade law with a particular focus in customs compliance and enforcement and trade remedy matters. The ideal candidate must have experience in advising on customs valuation, country-of-origin determinations, tariff classification, free trade agreements, duty preference programs and customs enforcement actions.   In addition, the candidate must have experience providing strategic guidance on trade remedy matters, including anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD), safeguard measures, and working on trade remedy investigations and dispute resolution processes.  Specific experience related to administrative proceedings before US Customs and Border Protection, particularly enforcement proceedings, as well as proceedings before the US Department of Commerce, US International Trade Commission, and the US Court of International Trade is strongly preferred.

The position is in the Firm's Washington, DC office.  Candidates must be proactive, comfortable working independently, have strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, organizational, communication and writing skills, an ability and willingness to collaborate across teams and cultures. Major law firm experience strongly preferred. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or be eligible to waive into the District of Columbia Bar to apply.  Please submit resume, transcript and writing sample with your application.

This position is bonus eligible and includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits based on the number of hours worked. The US base compensation for this position is expected to be $260 - 365K annually when located in an office in Washington DC. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.