{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"54a0e29dfcd8f3ce7b59de74","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/54a0e29dfcd8f3ce7b59de74","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/54a0e29dfcd8f3ce7b59de74","title":"Litigation Associate - Securities & Complex Class Actions","description":"Litigation Associate - Securities & Complex Class Actions\nLocation: San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA\nSalary: $160,000-$220,000+ | Discretionary Bonus\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days In-Office\nExperience: 4+ Years\nAbout the Opportunity We are representing a highly regarded US litigation firm seeking an accomplished Litigation Associate to join its sophisticated securities litigation practice in San Francisco or Boston.\nThis opportunity is particularly suited to attorneys with experience in securities litigation or highly complex class action disputes , gained at a leading plaintiff-side or defense-side litigation firm.\nThe successful candidate will work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated, high-stakes matters involving complex legal issues, substantial discovery and strategic litigation.\nKey Responsibilities Handle sophisticated securities and complex class action litigation matters.\nConduct advanced legal research and draft substantive motions, briefs and legal memoranda.\nAnalyze complex factual records, financial information and supporting evidence.\nAssist with litigation strategy, discovery, depositions and case preparation.\nCollaborate with senior litigators on significant, high-value disputes.\nContribute to the development of legal theories and litigation strategy.\nCandidate Requirements 4+ years of substantial litigation experience at a respected law firm.\nSecurities litigation experience strongly preferred.\nCandidates without direct securities experience must demonstrate significant experience in highly complex class action litigation .\nStrong academic credentials and experience at a highly regarded litigation firm.\nExceptional legal research, analytical and writing abilities.\nExperience handling sophisticated disputes involving complex legal and factual issues.\nAbility to work collaboratively in a demanding, high-caliber litigation environment.\nWillingness to work three days per week in the San Francisco or Boston office .\nWhy Consider This Opportunity? Competitive base salary of $160,000-$220,000+ , plus discretionary bonus.\nWork with an established and highly respected litigation team.\nExposure to sophisticated securities and complex class action litigation.\nMeaningful responsibility and involvement in litigation strategy.\nHybrid working arrangement in San Francisco or Boston.\nInterested? If you have a strong background in securities litigation or sophisticated class action disputes and are considering your next career move, I would welcome a confidential conversation.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Wicker Hamilton","rawCompany":"wicker hamilton","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T04:04:41.430Z","occupations":[{"code":"23-1011.00","title":"Lawyers","slug":"lawyers"},{"code":"23-2011.00","title":"Paralegals and Legal Assistants","slug":"paralegals-and-legal-assistants"},{"code":"23-2099.00","title":"Legal Support Workers, All Other","slug":"legal-support-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541110","title":"Offices of Lawyers","slug":"offices-of-lawyers"},{"code":"541199","title":"All Other Legal Services","slug":"all-other-legal-services"},{"code":"523150","title":"Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation","slug":"investment-banking-and-securities-intermediation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Litigation Associate - Securities & Complex Class Actions","description":"Litigation Associate - Securities & Complex Class Actions\nLocation: San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA\nSalary: $160,000-$220,000+ | Discretionary Bonus\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days In-Office\nExperience: 4+ Years\nAbout the Opportunity We are representing a highly regarded US litigation firm seeking an accomplished Litigation Associate to join its sophisticated securities litigation practice in San Francisco or Boston.\nThis opportunity is particularly suited to attorneys with experience in securities litigation or highly complex class action disputes , gained at a leading plaintiff-side or defense-side litigation firm.\nThe successful candidate will work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated, high-stakes matters involving complex legal issues, substantial discovery and strategic litigation.\nKey Responsibilities Handle sophisticated securities and complex class action litigation matters.\nConduct advanced legal research and draft substantive motions, briefs and legal memoranda.\nAnalyze complex factual records, financial information and supporting evidence.\nAssist with litigation strategy, discovery, depositions and case preparation.\nCollaborate with senior litigators on significant, high-value disputes.\nContribute to the development of legal theories and litigation strategy.\nCandidate Requirements 4+ years of substantial litigation experience at a respected law firm.\nSecurities litigation experience strongly preferred.\nCandidates without direct securities experience must demonstrate significant experience in highly complex class action litigation .\nStrong academic credentials and experience at a highly regarded litigation firm.\nExceptional legal research, analytical and writing abilities.\nExperience handling sophisticated disputes involving complex legal and factual issues.\nAbility to work collaboratively in a demanding, high-caliber litigation environment.\nWillingness to work three days per week in the San Francisco or Boston office .\nWhy Consider This Opportunity? 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If you have a strong background in securities litigation or sophisticated class action disputes and are considering your next career move, I would welcome a confidential conversation.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-10-26T04:04:41.430Z","dateModified":"2026-10-26T04:04:41.430Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Wicker Hamilton","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"54a0e29dfcd8f3ce7b59de74"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/54a0e29dfcd8f3ce7b59de74"}}