Lateral White Collar Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Lateral Associate with expertise in white-collar crime to join its team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and writing skills, with a proven track record of working on white-collar matters. Applicants from law school class years 2021 and beyond are encouraged to apply. Foreign language skills are not mandatory but will be considered a plus.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Represent clients in white-collar criminal defense matters.
• Assist in conducting investigations and developing defense strategies.
• Draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and reports.
• Analyze complex legal issues related to white-collar crime.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support client defense strategies.
• Engage with clients to provide counsel on white-collar criminal matters.
• Participate in court proceedings and negotiations with regulatory authorities.

Requirements:

• Experience or expertise in white-collar criminal defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to handle complex legal issues with professionalism.
• Foreign language skills are a plus but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic background is essential.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in California, or eligibility to be admitted.

Skills:

• Expertise in white-collar criminal law.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop defense strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Client-focused with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Health care benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 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.