Dechert LLP

Litigation Associate

Dechert LLP$260K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of litigation, arbitration, or regulatory experience
  • Strong academic background from a top law school
  • Preferred experience in an elite law firm
  • Exceptional research and writing skills
  • Strong analytical thinking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Participate in high-stakes litigation and arbitration proceedings
  • Assist in regulatory enforcement matters before the SEC, PCAOB, and DOJ
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategies
  • Analyze complex legal issues and formulate solutions
  • Draft legal documents and prepare case presentations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with leading practitioners in accounting defense
  • Involvement in complex, high-profile cases
  • Recognition from major legal rankings such as Chambers USA and The Legal 500
  • Access to continued professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement with sophisticated counterparties in global markets
Full Job Description
We are seeking a talented and driven Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our nationally recognized Accounting Defense practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners representing the world's premier accounting firms, public company issuers, directors, and officers in some of the most complex and consequential matters in the country. You will play a meaningful role in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement proceedings with a particular focus on matters before the SEC, PCAOB, and DOJ. Our cases span global markets and involve sophisticated counterparties - including federal regulators, bankruptcy trustees, shareholders, and noteholders - demanding the highest levels of legal acumen and strategic thinking. Additionally, our team is consistently recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 as a leader in this space - a testament to the caliber of our work and the quality of our attorneys. Salary is $260,000+ commensurate with class year and experience. We are looking for: 3 Hands-on experience in litigation, arbitration, or regulatory matters 3 A strong academic background 3 Elite law firm experience is strongly preferred 3 Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills

About Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP is a global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers across 27 offices worldwide. The firm provides legal services in areas such as corporate and securities, complex litigation, finance and real estate, and financial services and asset management. Dechert has represented clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, technology, and financial services. The firm has been recognized for its pro bono work and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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2,700 employees
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Founded
1875

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