Financial Services Litigation Associate for LA or SF

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA option

Short/Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K

Paid vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary accident insurance

Voluntary life

Pet insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is seeking 4th to 6th year Associates for full-time roles in financial services litigation, representing broker-dealers in FINRA arbitrations and related proceedings in California. Ideal candidates will have strong writing, interpersonal skills, and a collaborative, cross-office approach, with solid case management capabilities and a top academic record.

Positions are available in Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing issues for, conducting research for, and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues.
• Experience in FINRA arbitration.
• 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.
• Case management experience, including running written discovery responses, document review and production, and working with experts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze issues and draft briefs for FINRA arbitrations and securities litigation.
• Support motion arguments and prepare for hearings.
• Organize outlines and exhibits for depositions; manage deposition logistics.
• Assist trial preparation with direct and cross-examinations and trial exhibits.
• Oversee written discovery, document review, and coordination with experts.

Skills

Legal research

Brief drafting

FINRA arbitration

Motion arguments

Deposition prep

Case management

Education

J.D. / equivalent

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

• 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
• an employee assistance program
• voluntary accident insurance
• voluntary life
• voluntary disability
• voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• 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.