Financial Services Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HSA)

Disability insurance

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

FSA

401K

Paid vacation/sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary insurance programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Financial Services Litigation Associate in San Francisco. This full-time position targets 4th to 6th year associates with an interest in FINRA arbitrations, representing broker-dealers and registered representatives.

Duties include analyzing issues, drafting briefs, participating in FINRA arbitration and motions, preparing deposition exhibits, and managing cases with cross-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in FINRA arbitration and trial preparation.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Case management experience.
• Law Review/Journal or Moot Court experience preferred.
• Good standing with the California State Bar.
• Admission to California District Courts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze issues and conduct research for drafting briefs on sophisticated legal matters.
• Participate in FINRA arbitration and motion arguments.
• Prepare outlines and exhibits for depositions and trials.
• Manage cases, including discovery responses and document review.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-office teams strategically and analytically.

Skills

Strong analytical

Case management

Writing and research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Financial Services Litigation Associate in San Francisco. This full-time position is ideal for 4th to 6th year associates interested in financial services litigation, particularly in representing broker-dealers and registered representatives in FINRA arbitrations.

Duties

• Analyze issues and conduct research for drafting briefs on sophisticated legal matters.


• Participate in FINRA arbitration and motion arguments.


• Prepare outlines and exhibits for depositions and trials.


• Manage cases, including discovery responses and document review.


• Collaborate with clients and cross-office teams strategically and analytically.

Requirements

• Experience in FINRA arbitration and trial preparation.


• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.


• Case management experience.


• Law Review/Journal or Moot Court experience preferred.


• Good standing with the California State Bar.


• Admission to California District Courts preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

California State Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.


• Excellent case management and client interaction skills.


• Proficient in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.


• Short and long-term disability insurance.


• Dental and vision care.


• Life insurance.


• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.


• 401K plan.


• Vacation and sick time.


• Employee assistance program.


• Voluntary insurance programs.


• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.