What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Services Industry Litigation Associate Attorney position at Matasar Jacobs LLC?
Company Description
Matasar Jacobs LLC is a Biglaw spinoff that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Our firm is most well known for our national reputation representing clients in the retail financial services industry on litigation, regulatory, enforcement and business counseling matters. We routinely litigate against AmLaw 200 law firms, and pride ourselves on providing our clients with the same level of sophisticated counsel in a more efficient and cost-effective manner due to our lean staffing.
Role Description
We are seeking a midlevel associate with 3-6 years of substantive commercial litigation, white-collar criminal, and/or employment law experience to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a hybrid position with some level of remote work permitted. Our new team member will have the experience to take on front-line responsibility for formulating and driving litigation strategy on their matters, as well as the confidence to engage in direct client communication on a daily basis. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for preparing and responding to discovery, drafting motions, and a desire to actually participate meaningfully in trials and arbitrations around the country.
Qualifications
- 3-6 years of commercial litigation, white-collar, and/or employment law experience from a quality firm
- Experience conducting discovery
- Strong ESI experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience in financial services litigation is a plus but not required
AUSAs leaving government service are strongly encouraged to apply.
Matasar Jacobs is committed to a diverse workplace, and believes differing backgrounds and viewpoints enhance the work we do for our clients and quality of life in the office. Applications from candidates belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in corporate law firms are especially welcome.
Expressions of interest in the position may be directed to smatasar@matasarjacobs.com and to mjacobs@matasarjacobs.com.