Associate Attorney

Job Summary

Scott+Scott is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Corporate Governance + Shareholder Rights Practice Group.

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

This is a full time, salaried role based at Scott+Scott Wilmington, Delaware office with the potential to win increasing responsibilities within the practice group and attain professional growth by demonstrating knowledge, aptitude, and skill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate shareholder demands and actions.
• Generate and answer discovery, including records requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Draft legal briefs and other court submissions.
• Actively engage in case management.
• Regularly communicate and coordinate with co-counsel.
• Travel to depositions, mediations, meetings and hearings as necessary.

Required Competencies

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in all situations; listens and asks for clarification; responds well to questions; and argues effectively.
• Research – Conducts thorough legal and factual research relevant to matters; has familiarity with WestLaw and Lexis search products; makes effective use of legal precedent; and stays abreast of developments within relevant areas of the law.
• Legal Writing - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for content, grammar, and spelling; varies writing style to meet the given assignment; presents numerical and financial data accurately and effectively; and has the ability to read and interpret complex written information.
• Temperament - Demonstrates the ability to work independently; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; and works well under periods of pressure and short deadlines.
• Ethics – Always keeps client and firm information strictly confidential; and understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers.
• Technical Skills - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; and experience with timekeeping software.

Required Experience, Education and Certifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Legal degree from accredited institution.
• Current admission in good standing to any Bar in the United States.
• Admitted or willing to seek admission to the Delaware Bar.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this salaried, exempt position is $170,000 to 230,000.

Salary determination will depend on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP offers a generous package of benefits with the intention of providing their employees with programs and resources that can improve their quality of life.

The following benefits create added value to the work experience and make us a premier employer:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Firm provided Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance coverage for Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness
• Pet Insurance
• Care service resources for children and adults
• 401K with Matching
• Parental Leave @ 100% pay
• Additional Paid Family Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays observed throughout the calendar year

ABOUT US

Scott+Scott is an international law firm known for its expertise in representing corporate clients, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals harmed by anticompetitive conduct or other forms of wrongdoing, including securities law and shareholder violations.

With 140 attorneys plus supporting staff in eight offices in the United States, as well as three offices in Europe, our advocacy has resulted in significant monetary settlements on behalf of our clients, along with other forms of relief.

Our highly experienced attorneys have been recognized for being among the top financial lawyers in 2024 by Lawdragon , WWL: Commercial Litigation 2024, and Legal 500 in Antitrust Civil Litigation, and have received top Chambers 2024 rankings. In addition, we have been repeatedly recognized by the American Antitrust Institute for the successful litigation of high-stakes anticompetitive claims in the United States.

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