WDC / LA / SF / NY Antitrust Litigation Associate (6th- 8th Year)

Paul Hastings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 390,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a 6th-8th Year Associate for its Antitrust and Competition practice group. Candidates must have experience in antitrust law and civil litigation, including representations in state and federal courts. This position offers a competitive salary range of $390,000 to $435,000 annually, depending on experience, and candidates should be eligible for bar admission. Opportunities are available in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York.

Qualifications

• 6th-8th Year legal experience in antitrust law or civil litigation.
• Experience with government investigations and enforcement practices.
• Prior federal clerkship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle antitrust competition law cases and litigation.
• Represent clients in state and federal court.
• Assist with government and internal investigations.

Skills

Antitrust and competition law

Civil antitrust litigation

Experience in state and federal courts

Government enforcement actions

Education

Law degree

Background in economics or related subjects

Job description

Paul Hastings LLP seeks a 6th-8th Year Associate for its rapidly growing, nationally‑recognized Antitrust and Competition practice group. Candidates may serve in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York and must have experience in one of the following areas:

• Antitrust and competition law, government and internal investigations, and government enforcement actions; or
• Civil antitrust litigation, including handling discovery, drafting pretrial motions, and managing complex cases.

The Associate should also have experience representing clients in both state and federal court as well as enforcement authorities such as the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. Prior federal clerkship experience and/or a background in economics or related subjects is preferred.

While candidates in other cities will be considered, the team is largely based in D.C. The candidate must be admitted (or eligible to be admitted) to the Bar in the jurisdiction where they are located. Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

The salary wage range for this position is a minimum of $390,000 and a maximum of $435,000 (annually). Actual compensation may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

About Paul Hastings

With widely recognized elite teams in finance, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, restructuring and special situations, litigation, employment and real estate, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world's leading investment banks, asset managers, and corporations.

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