Legal
Case Investigation Attorney (Securities Class Action)
Attorney / Litigator · Securities Litigation
San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA
About the role
A leading plaintiff-side securities litigation boutique is seeking a Case Investigation Attorney to join its case investigation practice. The successful candidate will play a central role in identifying and developing prospective matters on behalf of institutional investor clients. Responsibilities include evaluating potential securities class actions through detailed scrutiny of corporate disclosures, SEC filings, financial metrics, and stock price movements, conducting comprehensive factual investigations, preparing internal memoranda and client-facing summaries, and utilising artificial intelligence and data-driven analytical tools to assess complex datasets and liability theories.
What we are looking for
- 4 to 10 years of securities litigation experience, ideally gained within plaintiff-side practice or at a prominent defence firm (minimum 5 years preferred, though exceptional candidates with 4 years will be considered). - Genuine litigation background with the acumen to evaluate case merit and liability theories. - Strong analytical and investigative capabilities, with the ability to interrogate public domain sources and financial data. - Demonstrated interest in plaintiff-side representation. - Experience with, or genuine willingness to deploy, AI and data analytics tools for legal research. - Consistent and stable career history.
Compensation
$160,000 - $220,000+ base salary commensurate with experience, plus discretionary annual bonus.
Working arrangement
Hybrid
Visa eligibility
No visa sponsorship available; candidates must be US citizens or Green Card holders.
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on firm performance and individual contributions.
Equity
Competitive equity offered.