Litigation and Enforcement Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Mental well-being programs

Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

401(k) program

Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is searching for a junior to mid-level associate to join their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience and be ready to assist clients in the financial services industry with various litigation matters.

This position offers a collaborative environment where you'll manage litigation processes, negotiate with government attorneys, and prepare legal documents. Benefits include health insurance, well-being programs, a 401(k) plan, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery and responses to government subpoenas.
• Assist with preparations for negotiations with government enforcement attorneys.
• Prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, reports, motions, and briefs.

Skills

Litigation and/or enforcement experience

Consumer financial services and/or payments experience

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Overview

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-4 years of experience to join their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Irvine, CA. 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 California.

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.
• 401(k) program.
• Compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.