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Financial Services Litigation Associate - Los Angeles

$305k - $390k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Financial Services Litigation Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Experience: 4th–6th Year Associate
Compensation: $305,000–$390,000/year + Excellent Benefits

Direct Counsel represents a leading Am Law 100 firm seeking a talented 4th–6th Year Associate with experience in financial services litigation , particularly representing broker-dealers and registered representatives in FINRA arbitrations, securities sales practices matters, and related proceedings .

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, cross-office team handling sophisticated matters and working directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze complex legal issues, conduct research, and draft sophisticated briefs and motions.
  • Handle FINRA arbitrations and securities-related litigation.
  • Prepare for and participate in motion arguments.
  • Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits; taking or defending depositions is a plus.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including direct and cross-examination outlines and exhibits.
  • Manage written discovery, document review and production, and expert coordination.
  • Work strategically and analytically while maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex financial services matters.
Qualifications
  • 4–6 years of litigation experience , with experience in financial services litigation preferred.
  • Demonstrated FINRA arbitration experience .
  • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with motion practice, depositions, discovery, and trial preparation.
  • Strong case management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with clients and within a collaborative, cross-office team.
  • Solid academic record.
  • Active California Bar membership and good standing required.
  • Admission to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California preferred but not required.
  • Law Review/Journal or Moot Court experience preferred but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
  • $305,000–$390,000 annual salary , depending on experience, location, and other job-related factors.
  • Potential discretionary bonus.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • HSA and flexible spending account options.
  • 401(k).
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Additional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, cancer, disability, and pet insurance.
  • Commuter and transit programs may be available.

Join a sophisticated, collaborative litigation team and take your financial services practice to the next level.

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