Securities Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Securities Litigation Associate in Washington, D.C. to focus on government enforcement, investigations, and crisis management. The role involves working with cutting-edge technology and life sciences companies on complex investigatory and regulatory matters.

Duties

• Represent clients in securities class actions and derivative suits.
• Conduct internal investigations related to accounting fraud and whistleblower claims.
• Defend clients in DOJ, SEC, and state attorney general investigations.
• Engage in crisis management and handle congressional inquiries.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant litigation experience.
• Demonstrated interest in government enforcement and investigations.
• Experience with congressional inquiries preferred.
• Admitted to the Washington, D.C. Bar or eligible to sit for or waive into the next bar exam.

Education

• Superior academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Admission to the Washington, D.C. Bar.

Skills

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellbeing programs.

This firm is one of the nation's acknowledged best in intellectual property work.This medium sized DC firm, with a major office on the West Coast, is made up attorneys who fill the halls with some pretty erudite conversation. Obviously, there is a strong preference here for scientific backgrounds, with an added bonus for people with Ph.d.'s and business development acumen. Pay and benefits are high.