Securities Litigation Associate, Mid-to-Senior Level

Job overview

The Securities Litigation Associate role is hybrid remote. The listing is based in Boston, MA, while the posting identifies San Francisco and Silicon Valley as preferred locations and says other office locations may be considered. Base salary is $310,000–$435,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. Direct Counsel is connecting legal talent with legal employers. The associate handles complex securities disputes through litigation stages, supporting case strategy, research, drafting, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation. The role works closely with partners and senior attorneys and takes on increasing responsibility based on experience and demonstrated ability.

What you'll do

• Handle securities litigation matters
• support cases through all litigation stages
• conduct legal research and analysis
• draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• assist with discovery, case strategy, and hearing and trial preparation
• work with partners and senior attorneys
• communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

securities litigation associate

hybrid remote

boston ma

san francisco ca

silicon valley ca

direct counsel

litigation

securities disputes

legal research

pleadings and motions

$310k–$435k per year

healthcare benefits

life insurance

hsa and fsa

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible attorneys
• healthcare benefits, life insurance, Health Savings Account options, Flexible Spending Account options, and wellbeing benefits.

Why this role

Preferred locations are San Francisco or Silicon Valley, with other office locations also considered; discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible attorneys.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Search Services. Sector: 56.