Litigation Associate - Financial Services

BCG Attorney Search; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work eligibility after onboarding

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join the Litigation Practice Group in St. Louis, MO. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in commercial litigation, particularly in financial services and regulatory matters. Responsibilities include managing cases, attending hearings, and preparing necessary legal documents.

The ideal candidate must hold a Juris Doctor degree and a Missouri law license. A hybrid work model will be available post-onboarding. Strong skills in FINRA arbitration and complex financial transactions are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation-based practice required.
• Experience with financial services regulatory matters preferred.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
• Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and other hearings.
• Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.

Skills

Litigation experience

FINRA arbitration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join the Litigation Practice Group in St. Louis, MO. The role involves commercial litigation in financial services, securities, and complex financial transactions, with a focus on FINRA arbitration and financial services regulatory matters. Missouri law license required. Eligible for hybrid work post-onboarding.

Duties

• Manage cases from inception through discovery and trial preparation.
• Attend depositions, settlement conferences, and other hearings.
• Prepare motions, discovery responses, and client reports.
• Assist in trial preparation including strategy, discovery, records review, client interview, and witness preparation.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation-based practice required.
• Experience with financial services regulatory and compliance matters preferred.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Missouri law license required.

Skills

• Strong focus on FINRA arbitration.
• Ability to manage complex financial transactions.

Benefits

Hybrid work eligibility after onboarding.