Financial Services Litigation Associate for LA or SF

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 305,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Los Angeles or San Francisco seeks a 4th–6th year associate focused on financial services litigation and FINRA arbitrations for broker-dealers and registered representatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and interpersonal skills, enjoy cross-office collaboration, and bring solid case management experience; the firm offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of law firm associate experience.
• Experience analyzing issues and drafting briefs on complex legal topics.
• Experience in FINRA arbitration.
• CA Bar in good standing preferred; Law Review/Moot Court a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent broker-dealers and registered representatives in FINRA arbitrations and securities matters.
• Collaborate across GT offices on cross-office matters.
• Prepare for and participate in motion arguments and trial-related tasks, including depositions.

Skills

FINRA arbitration

Legal research

Brief drafting

Motion arguments

Deposition preparation

Trial preparation

Client interaction

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

Greenberg Traurig(GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for 4th to 6th year Associates with an interest in financial services litigation and representing broker-dealers and registered representatives in FINRA arbitrations in securities sales practices matters and other proceedings. Positions are available in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and interpersonal skills, be interested in working on a collaborative, cross-office team, and have strong case management skills. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Job Requirements:

• Experience analyzing issues for, conducting research for, and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues.
• Experience in FINRA arbitration.
• Successfully prepared for and participation at motion argument.
• Prepared outlines and exhibits for depositions; taking or defending depositions is a plus.
• Trial preparation experience, including preparation of outlines and exhibits for direct and cross-examinations.
• Ability to be strategic, analytical, and working directly with clients.
• Case management experience, including running written discovery responses, document review and production, and working with experts.

Law Review/Journal and/or Moot Court experience preferred, but not essential. Candidates must have a solid academic performance and be in good standing with the California State Bar. Admission to the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California preferred but not required.

The expected pay range for this position is:

$305,000 to $390,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.