Securities Litigation Associate
Legal · Posted 2 months ago
We are looking for a Securities Litigation Associate with 3-4+ years of experience to join one of the nation's top plaintiff securities firms and prosecute high-profile class action cases on behalf of institutional investors. This is a growth hire for a team that litigates against the largest defense firms in the count...
- Way of working
- Hybrid
- Location
- Financial District, San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA
- Pay range
- $160,000 to $220,000
- Level
- Junior
- Experience
- 4 to 10 years
- Type
- Full time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered for this role
Skills that matter here
The full description
We are looking for a Securities Litigation Associate with 3-4+ years of experience to join one of the nation's top plaintiff securities firms and prosecute high-profile class action cases on behalf of institutional investors. This is a growth hire for a team that litigates against the largest defense firms in the country — we need a high-caliber, creative attorney who is passionate about plaintiff-side work.
What will you be doing?
- Litigating securities class action cases through the full case lifecycle — from complaint through resolution
- Drafting briefs, motions, and legal arguments with exceptional writing and analytical rigor
- Developing creative legal theories and arguments to advance cases against major defense firms
- Collaborating closely with partners as a true team member on case strategy
- Conducting legal research on evolving securities case law and applying it to active matters
Key Requirements
- 3-4+ years of securities litigation experience (defense-side experience welcome and encouraged)
- Exceptional brief writing skills — this is non-negotiable
- Strong analytical skills with the creativity to develop novel legal arguments
- Genuine interest in plaintiff-side work representing institutional investors
- Stable employment history — no job hopping; high-caliber firm background preferred
How hiring runs
- 1Initial Screen with a Partner
- 2In-Person Partner Interviews
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