Squire Patton Boggs
Government Investigations and White Collar Associate
Squire Patton Boggs, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Government Investigations and White Collar Associate
Squire Patton Boggs is actively seeking an Associate to join our dynamic Government Investigations and White Collar Practice Group. The individual hired for this position will support and work directly with numerous partner-level litigators handling global compliance, government and internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, and related complex civil litigation. Relevant clerkship and government experience is a plus. The position can be based in any of our U.S. offices.
Responsibilities
Conduct legal and factual research
Analyze documents and complex financial transactions
Draft motions, legal memoranda, investigation reports, and correspondence
Interview witnesses
Manage discovery and other case responsibilities
Work with consultants and experts
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record.
Admitted to a US State Bar and in good standing. Admission to the Bar in the state of the primary office is expected if not currently admitted.
Experience working in a law firm or government agency with compliance and white collar government investigations experience involving anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, fraud, securities violations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, or other comparable areas of criminal law are preferred.
Job Requirements
2 - 5 years of relevant experience in substantive areas of compliance, complex government and internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, and related complex civil litigation including legal and factual research, persuasive writing, client and witness interviews, and case management
Experience/working knowledge of criminal procedure
Excellent organizational, reasoning and research skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; mature judgment; attention to detail; initiative
Flexibility, composure, and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills
Ability to work as part of a team and without supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing workload; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client
A background in business banking, finance, economics, accounting, or a foreign language is a plus
Application Process In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online. Resumes should be accompanied by unofficial law school transcript and a recent writing sample (10 pages max). Please include a cover page with your writing sample that describes the piece you are submitting and how you may have modified it from its original format.
We are not accepting third party submissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law.
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Responsibilities
Conduct legal and factual research
Analyze documents and complex financial transactions
Draft motions, legal memoranda, investigation reports, and correspondence
Interview witnesses
Manage discovery and other case responsibilities
Work with consultants and experts
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record.
Admitted to a US State Bar and in good standing. Admission to the Bar in the state of the primary office is expected if not currently admitted.
Experience working in a law firm or government agency with compliance and white collar government investigations experience involving anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, fraud, securities violations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, or other comparable areas of criminal law are preferred.
Job Requirements
2 - 5 years of relevant experience in substantive areas of compliance, complex government and internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, and related complex civil litigation including legal and factual research, persuasive writing, client and witness interviews, and case management
Experience/working knowledge of criminal procedure
Excellent organizational, reasoning and research skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; mature judgment; attention to detail; initiative
Flexibility, composure, and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills
Ability to work as part of a team and without supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing workload; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client
A background in business banking, finance, economics, accounting, or a foreign language is a plus
Application Process In order to be considered for a position at Squire Patton Boggs, you must formally apply online. Resumes should be accompanied by unofficial law school transcript and a recent writing sample (10 pages max). Please include a cover page with your writing sample that describes the piece you are submitting and how you may have modified it from its original format.
We are not accepting third party submissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law.
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