Securities Litigation Associate — Fast-Paced, Collaborative

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

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;