Financial Services Litigation Associate for LA or SF

About the role

Greenberg Traurig seeks 4th to 6th year Associates interested in financial services litigation, representing broker-dealers and registered representatives in FINRA arbitrations and securities sales practices matters. Positions are available in Los Angeles or San Francisco, working on a collaborative, cross-office team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze issues, conduct research, and draft briefs addressing sophisticated legal issues.
• Participate in FINRA arbitration proceedings.
• Prepare for and participate at motion argument.
• Prepare outlines and exhibits for depositions; taking or defending depositions is a plus.
• Trial preparation, including preparation of outlines and exhibits for direct and cross‑examination.
• Work strategically and analytically with clients.
• Manage cases: run written discovery responses, oversee document review and production, and work with experts.

Requirements

• Experience analyzing issues, conducting research, and drafting briefs on sophisticated legal issues.
• Experience in FINRA arbitration.
• Successfully prepared for and participated at motion argument.
• Prepared outlines and exhibits for depositions (taking/defending depositions a plus).
• Trial preparation experience, including outlines and exhibits for direct and cross‑examination.
• Ability to be strategic, analytical, and work directly with clients.
• Case management experience: running written discovery responses, document review and production, working with experts.

Qualifications

• Law Review/Journal and/or Moot Court experience preferred but not essential.
• Solid academic performance and good standing with the California State Bar.
• Admission to the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong case management skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑office team.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus (eligible for full‑time employees).
• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs (where available).

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $305,000 to $390,000 per year, with actual pay adjusted based on experience, location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.