Case Investigation Attorney, Securities Class Action

About the Role

Join a plaintiff-side securities litigation case investigation team to identify and develop potential matters for institutional investors. You will assess the strength of claims before filing and help clients make informed decisions about potential cases.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate potential securities cases by analyzing corporate disclosures, SEC filings, stock price movements, and financial data.

• Investigate potential claims through public information, discussions with former employees, and detailed fact development.

• Use AI and data-driven tools to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and support case evaluation.

• Prepare internal memoranda, loss analyses, and client-facing summaries for institutional investors.

• Collaborate with portfolio monitoring, data analytics, financial experts, and investigators to assess liability theories.

What We're Looking For

• Typically 5 or more years of securities litigation experience; candidates with 4 years may be considered with particularly strong experience.

• Experience evaluating or investigating potential securities claims before filing, including analysis of SEC filings, earnings announcements, stock movements, loss causation, damages, and class periods.

• Background in complex securities litigation, ideally at a leading plaintiff-side firm or a large defense firm, with a demonstrated interest in representing institutional investors on the plaintiff side.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and strong analytical, creative, and investigative skills.

• Familiarity with AI or legal technology, research platforms, SEC filing databases, and data analytics tools, or willingness to use them.

• Stable employment history and willingness to work in the office in Boston or San Francisco. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; visa sponsorship is not available.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $160,000 to $220,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, with a primary location in Boston, Massachusetts. San Francisco, California is also an office location. In-office work is expected Tuesday through Thursday.