Attorney

Centre for Research in Schemes and Policies (CRISP); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Bonuses

Educational Benefits

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Centre for Research in Schemes and Policies (CRISP) is seeking a strategic attorney to join a high-performing derivative litigation practice. You will contribute immediately through sophisticated legal analysis, writing, and independent case development while collaborating with a veteran team.

The role focuses on shareholder, governance, and derivative matters in a confidential, fully remote setting, with opportunities for mentorship and leadership as the practice expands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years handling corporate governance, shareholder, derivative, securities, or complex commercial litigation matters.
• Ability to draft sophisticated pleadings, motions, and other high-quality legal documents.
• Strong forensic/analytical mindset to analyze complex corporate documents.
• Bar admission in a US jurisdiction; Delaware bar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic litigation through sophisticated legal analysis, issue spotting, and litigation strategy.
• Draft complex pleadings and motions with precision and persuasive arguments.
• Independently manage case components, ensuring timely progression and strategic impact.
• Conduct thorough legal research, analyze complex corporate documents, identify inconsistencies, and develop compelling litigation theories.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys to refine litigation strategies and optimize outcomes.
• As the practice expands, mentor junior attorneys and assume increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Support all phases of complex litigation, including motion practice, depositions, mediations, and strategic case development.

Skills

Legal analysis

Pleadings drafting

Litigation strategy

Legal writing

Research skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bar admission in US jurisdiction

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for securities litigation and shareholder rights?

Can you contribute immediately to a high-stakes, fast-paced legal environment?

Do you have the investigative mindset to uncover hidden corporate truths and drive impactful case strategies?

Is your legal writing sharp, persuasive, and sophisticated enough to make a real impact?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

This is a confidential opportunity with a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm focused on sophisticated shareholder, corporate governance, and derivative litigation.

We are seeking a talented attorney to become a pivotal member of a high-performing derivative litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to contribute immediately through strategic legal analysis, exceptional legal writing, and independent case development while working closely with an experienced litigation team.

What you’ll do:

• Legal Analysis: Contribute to strategic litigation through sophisticated legal analysis, issue spotting, and litigation strategy.
• Document Drafting: Draft complex pleadings and motions with precision and persuasive arguments.
• Case Management: Independently manage case components, ensuring timely progression and strategic impact.
• Research: Conduct thorough legal research, analyze complex corporate documents, identify inconsistencies, and develop compelling litigation theories.
• Collaboration: Work closely with partners and attorneys to refine litigation strategies and optimize outcomes.
• Professional Growth: As the practice expands, have the opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and take on increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Litigation Support: Support all phases of complex litigation, including motion practice, depositions, mediations, and strategic case development.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years handling corporate governance, shareholder, derivative, securities, or complex commercial litigation matters.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to draft sophisticated pleadings, motions, and other high-quality legal documents.
• Analytical Skills: Strong forensic mindset with the ability to analyze complex corporate documents, identify inconsistencies, and develop strategic litigation theories.
• Bar Admission: Admission to a U.S. jurisdiction; Delaware bar preferred.
• Writing Ability: Exceptional legal writing skills with a focus on clarity and persuasion.
• Personality Traits: Self-starter, confident, analytical, collaborative, accountable, and proactive.
• Technology: Comfortable leveraging AI and modern legal technology to enhance litigation efficiency and legal analysis.

Why you should work here:

• Long-Term Growth: Build your career with a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm offering sophisticated work, increasing responsibility, and long-term advancement opportunities.
• Direct Mentorship: Work directly with an experienced firm partner and a seasoned litigation team while taking on meaningful responsibility from day one.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of an AI-forward firm embracing modern technology for legal excellence.
• Remote Flexibility: Enjoy a fully remote work environment with opportunities for collaboration meetings if local.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of approachable, intelligent, and supportive attorneys who value collaboration, respect, and high-quality work.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• PTO: Generous combined vacation, holiday, and sick leave schedule.
• Bonuses: Performance-based bonuses linked to meeting annual billable hours.
• Educational Benefits: CLE platform access and reimbursement for approved conferences.

If you're a strategic, analytical attorney ready to make an immediate impact on sophisticated shareholder and derivative litigation matters, we'd love to hear from you.