Direct Counsel
Litigation Associate (Securities) - Chicago
Direct Counsel, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title:
Litigation Associate – Securities Locations:
Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, NY | Orange County, CA | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | Silicon Valley, CA | Washington, D.C. Practice Area:
Securities Litigation Experience Level:
Minimum 2 Years
Position Summary
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. This role is ideal for an associate looking to work on complex and high-impact securities matters. Key Responsibilities
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 .
Qualifications
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.
Job Description
Job Title:
Litigation Associate – Securities Locations:
Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, NY | Orange County, CA | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | Silicon Valley, CA | Washington, D.C. Practice Area:
Securities Litigation Experience Level:
Minimum 2 Years
Position Summary
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. This role is ideal for an associate looking to work on complex and high-impact securities matters. Key Responsibilities
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 .
Qualifications
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.