Litigation and Enforcement Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Mental well-being programs

Flexible Time Off program with paid holidays

401(k) program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for a junior to mid-level associate to join their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice in Portland, OR. The role requires 2-4 years of experience and focuses on litigation, government investigations, and client advocacy.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree and skills in litigation enforcement, with benefits including comprehensive health options, a 401(k) plan, and generous time off through the Flexible Time Off program.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in litigation or financial advisory.
• Membership to the State Bar of the desired office required.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery and responses.
• Assist with negotiations with government enforcement attorneys.
• Prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, and reports.
• Develop litigation strategies for cases in court.

Skills

Litigation and/or enforcement experience

Consumer financial services and/or payments experience

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong 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 Portland, OR. 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 industry‑leading 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.