Financial Services Litigation Associate

Posted on
Dec 30, 2024

Valid Through
Jan 29, 2025

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Job Overview: A law firm seeks a motivated Financial Services Litigation Associate to join its legal team in San Francisco, CA. This role is ideal for a junior associate with strong legal research and writing skills, who is eager to develop litigation expertise in the financial services sector. The position offers an excellent opportunity to engage in a broad range of litigation tasks, from drafting pleadings to conducting discovery, while contributing to the firm's dynamic litigation practice.

Duties:

1. Provide high-quality legal services to clients and senior attorneys, ensuring client needs are met.
2. Conduct thorough legal and factual research and analysis for pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents.
3. Draft pleadings, argue motions, and represent clients in court when necessary.
4. Participate in discovery processes, including depositions and document review.
5. Assist in developing litigation strategies and providing input to senior attorneys.
6. Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and within established deadlines.

Requirements:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
2. Active license to practice law in California and in good standing.
3. Entry-level associate with demonstrated experience in legal research and writing.
4. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
5. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

1. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

1. Admission to the California Bar, with an active license in good standing.

Skills:

1. Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
2. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
3. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
4. Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules.
5. Ability to draft clear and effective legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
6. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new substantive legal topics.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306

This role is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney to build a career in financial services litigation while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.