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Associate Attorney

Scott+Scott
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

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 more than 100 attorneys in nine 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.

To learn more about Scott Scott, our attorneys, or complex case resolution, please visit .

Job Summary

The Class-action Associate Litigation Attorney will work on shareholder derivative matters.

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 basic depositions.
  • Produce a high volume of legal briefs, including dispositive motions.
  • Actively engage in case management.
  • Regularly communicate and coordinate with co-counsel.
  • Travel to depositions, meetings and hearings when necessary.

Required Competencies

  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and asks for clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
  • Legal Writing - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet the facts of the case; presents numerical data effectively; ability to read and interpret written information.
  • Temperament - Demonstrates the ability to work with little supervision; prioritizes and anticipates work needs; works well under periods of pressure and short deadlines.
  • Ethics – Always keeps client and firm information strictly confidential; understands and implements general rules of ethical behavior applicable to lawyers.
  • Technical Skills - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with timekeeping software.
  • Required Education and Certifications

  • Admission in good standing to any Bar in the United States.
  • Legal degree from accredited institution.
  • Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

    Scott Scott Attorneys at Law LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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