Litigation Associate (Securities) - Houston
Direct CounselAustin, Texas, United States • Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States • Houston, Texas, United States • New York, New York, United States • California, United States • San Diego, California, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • Palo Alto, California, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted June 26, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Securities Litigation Associate to join its national litigation team, working on complex and high-impact securities matters for high-profile clients across industries.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in at least one of the listed jurisdictions or eligible for admission
- Minimum 2 years of experience handling securities litigation matters
- Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related SEC regulations
- Excellent legal writing, research, and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on complex litigation matters with minimal supervision