Litigation and Enforcement Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (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

401K program

Flexible Time Off program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks a junior to mid-level associate to join its Fintech and Financial Advisory practice. This role involves managing litigation, assisting clients in financial services with government investigations, and drafting legal documents.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience, a Juris Doctorate degree, and is a member of the State Bar of California. The role offers comprehensive health benefits, a 401K program, and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a law firm environment.
• Membership to the State Bar of California is required.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation discovery and responses to subpoenas.
• Prepare for negotiations with enforcement attorneys.
• Draft legal memoranda and documents.
• Conduct legal research on financial services laws.

Skills

Litigation experience

Consumer financial services knowledge

Strong writing skills

Interpersonal 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 its Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Los Angeles, 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.
• 401K program.
• Compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.