Litigation and Enforcement Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective health benefits

Mental well-being programs

Child care assistance

401K program

Flexible Time Off program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is actively seeking a junior to mid-level associate in Santa Monica, California, to join their Fintech and Financial Advisory practice. The role focuses on supporting clients in the financial services sector with litigation and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will possess 2-4 years of experience, have a Juris Doctorate degree, and be a member of the State Bar of California. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, child and pet care assistance, and a 401K program.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation or financial services.
• Member of the State Bar of California.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of litigation discovery.
• Assist with negotiations with government attorneys.
• Conduct witness and client interviews.
• Prepare legal documents including motions and briefs.
• Develop litigation strategies for federal and state court.
• Perform legal research and communicate with clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Consumer financial services experience

Enforcement experience

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 Santa Monica, CA. This role involves assisting clients in the financial services industry with litigation, government investigations, and enforcement matters.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Key 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.