Mid-Level Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Associate Attorney

A law firm in Pittsburgh is seeking a dynamic Mid-Level Financial Services and Securities Enforcement Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience at a first-tier law firm. The ideal candidate will have experience handling sophisticated litigation, particularly in financial services or financial fraud cases. This role will involve managing all phases of complex litigation, from investigation through trial. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience and strong interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply. Pennsylvania Bar admission is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigate and manage responses to complaints, including pre-litigation strategies.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and motions practice.
• Draft and argue motions, make creative arguments, and defend clients against multi-layered litigation.
• Manage and assist in navigating high-stakes cases through trial, including trial preparation and strategy development.
• Take and defend depositions, draft pleadings, and manage document production and review.
• Collaborate with clients and business teams to develop defense strategies and litigation tactics.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on large exposure and sophisticated financial services cases.
• Provide legal counsel to financial services clients on complex issues, including financial fraud and securities enforcement.
• Maintain and build relationships with clients, business leaders, and internal legal teams.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and conferences, and represent clients in various legal forums.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of litigation experience in a first-tier law firm, preferably in financial services or securities enforcement.
• Experience handling sophisticated litigation, including high-exposure and complex financial fraud cases.
• Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage client relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, legal teams, and business units.
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of litigation from investigation through trial.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic record is required.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania is preferred, or ability to waive into the Pennsylvania Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong litigation and trial preparation skills.
• Ability to draft and argue complex motions and pleadings.
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate multi-layered litigation.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, business teams, and colleagues.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in financial services industry litigation or financial fraud litigation is highly valued.
• Familiarity with securities enforcement actions and regulatory issues.

This firm is one of BCG's favorite to work with. Why? Because there are no pretensions here, just attorneys who are interested in professionals who can make a dual committment to clients and to the firm. With particularly good regulated industries and public utilities department, this firm is much more interested in your relevant experience that will help out a particular group of clientele. Don't take this group too lightly, though, they are selective in terms of people who match with their culture, which is hardworking, unassuming, and collegial.