Greenberg Traurig

Financial Services Litigation Associate for LA or SF

Greenberg Traurig$305K — $390K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in financial services litigation
  • Strong writing and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in FINRA arbitration processes
  • Ability to prepare for and participate in motion arguments
  • Trial preparation expertise, including for direct and cross-examinations
  • Strategic and analytical approach to client interactions
  • Proficient in case management and document review.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and draft briefs on complex issues
  • Prepare outlines and exhibits for depositions
  • Manage written discovery and document production
  • Work collaboratively with cross-office teams
  • Participate in motion arguments and trial preparations
  • Advocate for clients in FINRA arbitrations
  • Engage directly with clients to strategize legal approaches.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Health insurance with HSA option
  • Short and long term disability insurance
  • Dental and vision care
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependents
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Generous vacation and sick time
  • Employee assistance program
  • Voluntary programs including accident and life insurance
  • Commuter and transit programs available in select markets.
Full Job Description

Greenberg Traurig(GT), a global law firm, has an excitingfull-timeemployment opportunity for 4th to 6th year Associates with an interest in financial services litigation and representing broker-dealers and registered representatives in FINRA arbitrations in securities sales practices matters and other proceedings.Positions are available in Los Angeles or San Francisco. The ideal candidatewill have strongwriting and interpersonal skills, be interested in working on a collaborative, cross-office team, and have strong case management skills.We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications for this position are:

  • Experience analyzing issues for, conducting research for, and drafting briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues.

  • Experience in FINRA arbitration.

  • Successfully prepared for and participation at motion argument.

  • Prepared outlines and exhibits for depositions; taking or defending depositions is a plus.

  • Trial preparation experience, including preparation of outlines and exhibits for direct and cross-examinations.

  • Ability to be strategic, analytical, and working directly with clients.

  • Case management experience, including running written discovery responses, document review and production, and working with experts.

Law Review/Journal and/or Moot Court experience preferred, but not essential. Candidates must have a solid academic performance and be in good standing with the California State Bar.Admission to the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California preferred but not required.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample to or Mina Habib.

The expected pay range for this position is:

$305,000 to $390,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.Additional voluntary programs include:voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

About Greenberg Traurig

Greenberg Traurig is a global law firm with approximately 2200 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm was founded in Miami, Florida in 1967 by Larry J. Hoffman, Mel Greenberg and Robert H. Traurig. The firm has a broad range of practice areas, including corporate and securities, real estate, litigation, and tax. Greenberg Traurig is known for its work in the entertainment industry, and has represented clients such as Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and Madonna. The firm has also been involved in high-profile cases, such as the defense of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling.
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