Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level litigation associate to join its office in Charlottesville. The role involves working within the financial services and securities enforcement department, representing clients in various complex financial matters.

Duties

• Represent clients in securities, lender liability, and regulatory issues.
• Handle loan workouts, foreclosures, and class actions.
• Engage in litigation involving securities fraud and asset securitizations.
• Advise banks on commercial disputes and intellectual property matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a top 100 law firm.
• Experience with financial reporting, accounting, and tax matters.
• Civil litigation skills, including shareholder suits and SEC actions.
• Clerkship experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Virginia Bar admission required.

Education

• Strong academic record from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Virginia Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with innovative technology platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.

This small Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.