Staff Attorney
Description
About the Firm
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP (BLB&G) is widely recognized worldwide as a leading law firm advising institutional investors on issues related to corporate governance, shareholder rights, and securities litigation. Our clients include the largest and most prominent public pension funds, banks, asset managers and insurance companies in the world.
Since its founding in 1983, BLB&G has built an international reputation for excellence and integrity and pioneered the use of the litigation process to achieve precedent-setting governance reforms. BLB&G has prosecuted many of the most high-profile frauds in history, recovering over $40 billion on behalf of investors. Working with its clients, BLB&G has also used securities and corporate governance litigation to achieve precedent-setting reforms that have increased market transparency and improved corporate business practices in groundbreaking ways. The firm is widely recognized by industry observers as a leader in the field, (“consistently achieving the highest returns for investors”—The National Law Journal; “the best advice in the field—Chambers USA; “one of the best bar none…impressive achievements and excellent reputation”—Benchmark Litigation), and the firm’s reputation for integrity and unmatched record of achievement has won praise from the bench, the respect of its adversaries, and the allegiance of its clients. Today, the firm has about 60 attorneys, 75 staff and over 50 staff attorneys.
As published by lever · 30 questions · 5 written answers
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Pronouns, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, What is your age range?, What race(s) do you identify with?Select all that apply, What ethnicity best describes your identity?Many individuals select “Hispanic or Latino” if, regardless of race, they associate themselves with Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture, origin, or heritage., What gender do you identify as?, What is your veteran status?, What is your disability status?For purposes of this survey, you may have a disability if you have a physical, medical, mental, or psychological condition or impairment that, in your view, substantially interferes with your work, activities of daily living, bodily functions, or one or more major life activities. Depending on individual circumstances, examples of disabilities include, but are not limited to, impairments or limitations with respect to mobility, sense perception, physical activity, addiction, serious medical diagnosis, concentration, memory, or learning, mood disorders, or significant impairment of bodily systems or functions. The Firm cannot assume that an employee needs a workplace accommodation absent a request from the employee. (Examples: Autism, Cancer, PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
Short answers (13)
- Please provide your undergraduate institution, degree and graduation date.
- Please provide your law school, degree or degrees (JD/LLM) and graduation date.
- Please confirm the state or states in which you are currently admitted.
- Are you in good standing in at least one state? If so, which state? (If more than one state, please list the additional state or states.)
- Have you ever had any disciplinary action taken against you by any state bar at any time since being admitted to the bar?
- When are you available to start?
- Do you legally reside in one of the following states: California, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Florida
- Are you able to work remotely from your legal residence?
- Are you able to commit to a 40-hour work week?
- Are you available to work, be online, and be available to your team leader between 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday depending on your location in the United States?
- Front-loading hours is not permitted for current assignments. Please confirm that you will not front-load your hours.
- If required by your case assignment, are you available for overtime hours?
- Are you fluent in any languages besides English for which you have a legal level of fluency to provide translation (if you are required to translate, you will be paid at the current market rate for such translation)? If yes, please specify which languages.) optional
Pick from a list (11)
- Have you previously worked at BLB&G?
- Are you authorized to work in the US without employee sponsorship?
- Do you have Relativity experience?
- Have you participated in Hot Document meetings?
- Do you have deposition prep experience?
- Have you drafted deposition questions?
- Do you have experience drafting witness memos?
- Have you prepared digests or summaries of deposition transcripts?
- Do you have trial prep experience?
- Do you have experience drafting subject matter memos?
- Will your work for BLB&G be your full-time employment?
Written answers (5)
- Please provide your phone number and email address if not listed on your resume. optional
- If you have previously worked at BLB&G, please provide the last month and year of your employment. optional
- What is your legal address in your state of residence?
- Do you work well in a team environment?
- Please provide two professional references, with their names, phone numbers and email addresses included. optional
Attachments (1)
- Please attach a legal writing sample. optional