Associate Attorney needed for Dallas office

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX, is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in securities enforcement and white-collar defense, regulatory investigations, and compliance matters.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on securities enforcement, white-collar defense, regulatory investigations, and compliance issues.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client matters.
• Provide legal counsel to clients on regulatory compliance matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar.
• 2-5 years of experience in securities enforcement and white-collar defense.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory investigations and compliance matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Texas State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Court representation and litigation skills.
• Regulatory compliance expertise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.