Litigation Associate (Securities) - NY
Direct CounselNew 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 April 25, 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 representing an AmLaw 100 law firm seeking a Securities Litigation Associate to join its national litigation team. The firm serves high-profile clients across industries, offering deep expertise in securities law and representing clients in major financial and business hubs across the U.S.
Requirements
- Represent clients in securities litigation, including class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and SEC enforcement proceedings.
- Draft motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and other litigation documents in high-stakes securities cases.
- Assist with internal investigations and counsel clients on regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
- Manage multiple case assignments and collaborate with partners, associates, and client teams.
- Participate in depositions, hearings, and potentially trial preparation.