Litigation and Enforcement Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective health benefits

Mental well-being programs

401K program

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a junior to mid-level associate with 2-4 years of experience in Houston, TX. The role focuses on litigation and government investigations within the financial services industry.

Key responsibilities include managing litigation processes, assisting government negotiations, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and writing skills and hold a Juris Doctorate degree.

The position offers comprehensive health benefits, mental well-being programs, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a legal role.
• Comfortable handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery.
• Assist with negotiations with government enforcement attorneys.
• Prepare legal memoranda and advocacy materials.
• Communicate with clients and senior attorneys.

Skills

Litigation experience

Enforcement experience

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-4 years of experience to join their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Houston, TX. This role involves assisting clients in the financial services industry with litigation, government investigations, and enforcement matters.

Duties

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery and responses to government subpoenas and civil investigative demands.
• Assist with preparations for negotiations with government enforcement attorneys and prepare client advocacy materials.
• Participate in witness and client interviews and depositions, including preparation.
• Prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, reports, motions, briefs, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Develop litigation and settlement strategies for cases in federal and state court.
• Perform legal research on federal and state consumer financial services laws and regulations.
• Communicate in writing and orally with clients and senior attorneys regarding strategy, regulatory risk, and business operations.
• Write, edit, and review reports, communications, presentations, and articles.

Requirements

• Highly motivated and creative with exceptional interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Thorough, efficient, and detail-oriented in work.

Education

Juris Doctorate degree.

Certifications

Membership to the State Bar of the desired office.

Skills

• Litigation and/or enforcement experience required.
• Consumer financial services and/or payments experience preferred.

Benefits

• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.