Associate - Litigation and Trial - Securities and MampA Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Family-building resources

Retirement savings options

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an associate for its Litigation and Trial Practice Group in Costa Mesa, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of securities litigation experience and will handle complex matters alongside a high-caliber team.

The role involves securities class actions, stockholder derivative suits, M&A litigation, and regulatory enforcement, with opportunities to work on trial preparation and strategy under senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of securities litigation experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in securities class actions and stockholder derivative suits.
• Participate in M&A litigation, including breach of fiduciary duty and corporate control disputes.
• Engage in SEC and regulatory enforcement matters.
• Support accountants' and professional liability cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on trial preparation and strategy.

Skills

Securities litigation

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of two years of securities litigation experience to join their Litigation and Trial Practice Group in Costa Mesa, CA. The successful candidate will work on complex securities and M&A litigation matters, contributing to a team renowned for its expertise in high-stakes disputes.

Duties

• Assist in handling securities class actions and stockholder derivative suits.
• Participate in M&A litigation, including breach of fiduciary duty and corporate control disputes.
• Engage in SEC and regulatory enforcement matters.
• Support accountants' and professional liability cases.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on trial preparation and strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in securities litigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and caregiving.
• Financial planning and retirement savings options.