Litigation Associate - SF Office

Kessler Topaz M&C,Ll; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP in San Francisco seeks a Litigation Associate to join our team on complex securities actions. Responsibilities include conducting extensive research, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and coordinating with partners to develop litigation strategies, while maintaining professional composure in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of complex litigation experience and excellent writing, communication, and collaboration skills;

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of complex litigation experience preferred.
• Must have excellent credentials and writing ability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to learn on the job and successfully integrate guidance and feedback.
• Ability to work in a professional manner and manage a fast-paced environment with a consistently calm, positive demeanor.
• Proficiency in or advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Work among teams of attorneys on multiple complex matters, focusing on securities fraud actions.
• Perform extensive research and writing on issues involving federal and state securities laws.
• Develop, manage, and execute litigation strategies and discovery management.
• Assist with management of clerical staff to ensure prompt and accurate support.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Learning on the job

Professional demeanor

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

KTMC seeks a Litigation Associate for our San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

• Work among large and small teams of attorneys on multiple complex matters, with a primary focus on securities fraud actions.
• Perform extensive research and writing on sophisticated legal issues involving federal and state securities laws.
• Develop, manage, and execute litigation strategies and tactical decision-making at various stages of litigation, including management of complex multi-party discovery and client management.
• Assist with the management of clerical staff to ensure support work is completed promptly and correctly.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of complex litigation experience preferred
• Must have excellent credentials and writing ability
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to learn on the job and successfully integrate guidance and feedback
• Ability to work in a professional manner and manage a fast-paced environment with a consistently calm, positive demeanor
• Proficiency in or advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Kessler, Topaz, Meltzer & Check is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact the HR Department.