Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Los Angeles office is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of securities experience for varied case load. CA bar admission required for diverse practice including securities and arbitration and commercial litigation. Strong writing and analytical skills a must. Experience with FINRA required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

THE FIRM

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP is a nationally recognized law firm founded more than two decades ago, with offices located in New York, NY; Stamford, CT; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. We provide comprehensive defense litigation and insurance coverage services to our clients and are proud to represent many leading professionals, businesses, financial institutions and insurance companies. Our attorneys practice in the areas of Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Securities Broker-Dealers, Financial Advisors and Planners, Architects & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas).

POSITION SUMMARY

Associate responsibilities include representation of clients in legal proceedings, research and preparation of legal documents and pleadings, handling discovery, and assisting partners/clients in legal transactions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Efficient management of multiple cases.
• Timely preparation of pleadings, motions and discovery to opposing parties.
• Participate in mediations, hearings and depositions as required.
• Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to cases.
• Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases.
• Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• On-time completion of reports/projects, in adherence to partner and client needs/guidelines.
• Accurate and timely recording of billable hours, in adherence to client guidelines and Firm policy.

POSITION SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to comprehend complex matters, to identify and to articulate core issues, and to understand applicable legal principles.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedures
• Proven time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize issues and tasks.
• Possess keen-eye for detail, coupled with exceptional research and proofreading abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of legal procedures and current developments.
• Working knowledge of computers, along with the ability to maintain, update and modify documents.
• Possess relevant technology competencies such as LexisNexis, and time-billing software.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong research and legal writing skills.
• Desire to work additional hours as deemed necessary based on case load.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from accredited ABA law school.
• 2-4 years of experience
• California Bar Association admission.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Excellent Benefits
• Great working environment
• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate Discount Plans

Company Description

Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP is a nationally recognized law firm founded more than two decades ago, with offices located in New York, NY; Stamford, CT; Philadelphia, PA; Miami, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Boulder CO. We provide comprehensive defense litigation and insurance coverage services to our clients and are proud to represent many leading professionals, businesses, financial institutions and insurance companies. Our attorneys practice in the areas of Professional Liability (including Attorneys, Accountants, Securities Broker-Dealers, Financial Advisors and Planners, Architects & Engineers, Insurance Professionals, Real Estate Professionals, and Media Professionals, among other professional lines); Labor and Employment; Directors & Officers; Intellectual Property and Cyber Liability; Fiduciary Liability; Reinsurance; Fidelity and Surety; and General Liability (including Products Liability, and Construction Defect, among other areas).