Antitrust Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Antitrust Associate to join its team in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will engage in a dynamic practice involving civil litigation, class action defense, and antitrust matters, providing significant responsibility and growth opportunities.

Duties

• Participate in antitrust audits and compliance programs.
• Engage in antitrust counseling and litigation.
• Handle government investigations and enforcement matters.
• Assist in mergers and acquisitions and international cartel investigations.
• Contribute to class action litigation and debarment proceedings.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of antitrust experience.
• Background in civil litigation and class action defense.
• Excellent academic credentials and writing skills.
• Large firm experience preferred.
• Completion of a federal clerkship is strongly considered.
• DC bar membership required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the DC Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Hybrid remote work option for flexibility and work-life balance.

Although it is a full-service firm, this organization seems to excel when it comes to the more specialized practice areas, such as environmental, regulatory and energy practices. The representation of Mid-Atlantic technology clients is rewarding for the firm as well. In keeping with this theme, the firm utilizes state of the art communications equipment and computers in order to streamline work efforts and reduce costs for the firm and its clients. Associates will appreciate the fact that the firm is filled with a fairly diverse crowd and that salaries are merit-based, rather than lockstep.