Litigation and Enforcement Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Mental well-being programs

Flexible Time Off program

401K program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a junior to mid-level associate in Sacramento, CA. As part of the Fintech and Financial Advisory practice, you will handle litigation and assist clients in the financial services sector. The role requires 2-4 years of legal experience and a Juris Doctorate degree.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, mental well-being programs, and a 401K plan, along with flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a relevant legal practice.
• Ability to manage litigation discovery processes.
• Experience preparing legal documents and client advocacy materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery and responses to subpoenas.
• Assist in negotiations with government enforcement attorneys.
• Prepare legal memoranda and advocacy documents.
• Develop litigation strategies for federal and state court cases.
• Perform legal research on financial services laws.

Skills

Litigation and enforcement experience

Consumer financial services experience

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong writing skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Membership to the State Bar of California

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 Sacramento, 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.