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 Santa Monica, CA. This role involves working on a variety of matters, including criminal and civil litigation, internal and congressional investigations, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance. Candidates should have prior law firm experience and a demonstrated interest in these areas.

Duties

• Assist with preparation for witness interviews, client depositions, and witness testimony.
• Respond to document and 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 matters, including internal investigations and enforcement.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work across different areas.
• Proactive and reliable 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

• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical thinking.
• Client interaction and communication.
• Document management and review.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 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.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world.