Description:
Job Summary:Seeking motivated young lawyer interested in a working at a place where they can really learn the securities law business through well-vetted cases, mentorship and an in-office work environment, without billable hour requirement and a reasonable schedule. Salary commisserate with experience. This office is a true boutique law firm that takes on a small number of high-value and/or high-profile cases for investors (particularly seniors or high net worth individuals) that from time-to-time make law and/or news, as well as has a regular stream of industry professional representations in broker-to-broker transitions, regulatory investigations hearings before the SEC, FINRA and state governments. The candidate must have attention to detail and a high work ethic, as well as demonstrated understanding of the securities markets. If you want to try cases, as you grow, that experience can be made available to you if you work hard. Six figure salary and bonus for admitted attorneys, 401K, healthcare benefits and payment for CLE.
Responsibilities:
- Research securities law, statutes, regulations, and procedural requirements using LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Draft and review contracts, legal memoranda, motions, and other filings; support legal motion preparation
- Assist with litigation, trial preparation, court depositions, and general and commercial litigation matters
- Communicate with clients, organize case materials, and maintain legal case management records
- Support negotiation and legal counsel across matters as assigned
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction required
- Strong legal research, writing, legal drafting, and client communication skills; law office or legal administrative experience preferred
- Securities law knowledge preferred; familiarity with litigation, statutory legal research, and procedural law is valuable
- Experience in employment law, commercial cases, or other litigation is helpful
- Exposure to estate planning, or tax law, is a plus
