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Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP

Securities Litigation Associate

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Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
185K-320K Annually
Entry level
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
185K-320K Annually
Entry level
Securities Litigation Associate representing institutional investors in complex securities fraud and class-action matters. Responsibilities include developing litigation strategy, conducting legal research, drafting, managing multiple cases, and working opposite senior attorneys to pursue investor recoveries and corporate governance reforms. The role requires strong financial literacy, writing, communication, time-management, and entrepreneurial skills. It is a full-time hybrid position based in New York City.
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About the Firm

Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP (BLB&G) is widely recognized worldwide as a leading law firm advising institutional investors on issues related to corporate governance, shareholder rights, and securities litigation. Our clients include the largest and most prominent public pension funds, banks, asset managers and insurance companies in the world. 

Since its founding in 1983, BLB&G has built an international reputation for excellence and integrity and pioneered the use of the litigation process to achieve precedent-setting governance reforms. BLB&G has prosecuted many of the most high-profile frauds in history, recovering over $40 billion on behalf of investors. Working with its clients, BLB&G has also used securities and corporate governance litigation to achieve precedent-setting reforms that have increased market transparency and improved corporate business practices in groundbreaking ways. The firm is widely recognized by industry observers as a leader in the field, (“consistently achieving the highest returns for investors”—The National Law Journal; “the best advice in the field—Chambers USA; “one of the best bar none…impressive achievements and excellent reputation”—Benchmark Litigation), and the firm’s reputation for integrity and unmatched record of achievement has won praise from the bench, the respect of its adversaries, and the allegiance of its clients. Today, the firm has about 60 attorneys, 75 staff and over 50 staff attorneys.


About the Team and the Role
BLB&G is looking for an Associate to join the firm’s Securities Litigation team in our New York office, where you will litigate securities fraud matters on behalf of the firm’s clients.  This position presents an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial candidate who is passionate about plaintiff-side litigation and thinks critically and creatively about potential legal claims and litigation strategy. 
 
While representing investors in complex securities fraud actions, our litigators work towards achieving precedent-setting reforms to increase market transparency, holding wrongdoers accountable and improving corporate business practices. BLB&G has recorded more multi-billion-dollar recoveries than any other firm, including in cases against WorldCom ($6.2 billion), Cendant ($3.3 billion), Bank of America ($2.4 billion), Nortel ($1.07 billion) and Merck ($1.05 billion. Recent high-profile successes include obtaining recoveries against Wells Fargo, Kraft and Allianz. The firm is currently lead counsel in prominent securities cases against Boeing and Meta. 

Position Qualifications:

  • JD is required (2020-2024 law school graduates preferred); must be admitted to the New York Bar and/or the California Bar
  • Related experience, primarily in securities litigation, class actions, or other complex litigation experience is required
  • Strong academic and professional credentials required; judicial clerkships are a plus
  • Excellent writing and legal research skills
  • Strong financial literacy is required
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, a proactive approach, and the readiness to take opportunity and run with it is necessary
  • Desire to represent investors rather than corporations
  • Ability and desire to take a meaningful role in multiple complex cases, often opposite significantly more senior lawyers
  • Excellent time management, multitasking and communication skills are essential

Position Details:

  • This is a full-time, exempt position based in New York, NY
  • This is a hybrid role (3 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required); 2 days work-from-home)

Salary Range:

  • Base Salary: $185,000 - $320,000

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