Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Litigation Associate in Los Angeles, CA, to join its Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Department. The role involves assisting with all aspects of litigation, focusing on financial services clients.

Duties

• Assist with complex financial services litigation, including Ponzi scheme cases and class actions.
• Collaborate with legal teams to represent and defend clients vigorously.
• Develop industry knowledge and client development skills.
• Engage actively in all aspects of litigation matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant general litigation experience, preferably in financial services.
• Court experience and judicial clerkship are advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and team interaction.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• California Bar membership is required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong academic record.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

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

The Southern California law office was set-up seven years ago. There are forty-nine competent attorneys staffed at the law practice. Areas of concentration consist of real estate transactions, mergers-acquisitions, and corporate transactions of all types. A number of their practice disciplines are financial restructuring-insolvency, labor-employment law, environmental-land use, products liability litigation, and health care. Moreover, global transactions concentrate on China and Japan.