Litigation, Investigations, and Enforcement Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with two to four years of experience to join its Litigation and White-Collar practice in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of matters, including criminal and civil litigation, internal and congressional investigations, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance.

Duties

• Assist with preparation for witness interviews, client depositions, and witness testimony.
• Respond to document requests, discovery requests, and manage document collection and review projects.
• Analyze strategic case issues and prepare necessary written materials.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft and respond to discovery and dispositive motions, jury instructions, and other motions.
• Support corporate compliance projects and due diligence.
• Interact regularly with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 2-4 years' experience in Litigation and White Collar, including internal investigations and enforcement.
• Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
• Proactive work style with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with sophisticated clients.
• Understanding of the business of law.
• Membership in the State Bar of California or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

The Los Angeles office of this premier, high-level finance firm splits its full-service practice into a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The firm offers an entrepreneurial, upbeat work environment and an opportunity to work with fun and interesting people. Candidates we have sent here return genuinely impressed with the firms attorneys overall competence. The firm offers top market pay, and not so coincidentally, associates often complain about high expectations for billable hours. The firm recently opened its first overseas office.