Description:
An International Law Firm is accepting applications for a junior Associate in the Securities Litigation and Investor Protection Practice in our Washington, D.C., or New York office.The Securities Litigation and Investor Protection Practice Area seeks to hold corporations accountable by exposing and fighting corporate fraud and other malfeasance. We act as private attorneys general enforcing provisions of the federal securities laws, and work to reform corporate governance through shareholder derivative suits. We represent investors in several notable cases, which offer a unique opportunity to advance the public good while working in a private-sector setting. More information on the practice and the firm can be found on our website at An International Law Firm Ideal candidates should possess the following skills and attributes:
Qualifications:
- 3-4 years of litigation experience
- Strong academic credentials; clerkship experience a plus
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently
- Capacity to work in a professional manner and flourish in a fast-paced work environment
Responsibilities:
- Take a substantial role in researching and writing complaints and briefs
- Play a strong supportive role in discovery
- Efficiently organize and administer details as it relates to case management assignments
- Supervise paralegals in litigation related tasks; among other responsibilities
