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Squire Patton Boggs · 2 weeks ago

Government Investigations and White Collar Associate

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$212K/yr - $237K/yr

2+ years exp

Squire Patton Boggs is actively seeking an Associate to join their Government Investigations and White Collar Practice Group. The individual will support partner-level litigators in handling global compliance, government and internal investigations, and white collar criminal defense.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct legal and factual research

Analyze documents and complex financial transactions

Draft motions, legal memoranda, investigation reports, and correspondence

Interview witnesses

Manage discovery and other case responsibilities

Work with consultants and experts

Qualification

JD from accredited law schoolUS State Bar admissionCompliance investigations experienceCriminal procedure knowledgeLegal researchPersuasive writingClient interviewsCase managementBusiness banking backgroundForeign languageOrganizational skillsCommunication abilitiesAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record

Admitted to a US State Bar and in good standing. Admission to the Bar in the state of the primary office is expected if not currently admitted

2 - 5 years of relevant experience in substantive areas of compliance, complex government and internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, and related complex civil litigation including: legal and factual research, persuasive writing, client and witness interviews, and case management

Experience/working knowledge of criminal procedure

Excellent organizational, reasoning and research skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; mature judgment; attention to detail; initiative

Flexibility, composure, and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills

Ability to work as part of a team and without supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing workload; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client

Preferred

Experience working in a law firm or government agency with compliance and white collar government investigations experience involving anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, fraud, securities violations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, or other comparable areas of criminal law are preferred

A background in business banking, finance, economics, accounting, or a foreign language is a plus

Company

Squire Patton Boggs

Glassdoor3.9

Squire Patton Boggs offers legal services in business immigration, data privacy, natural resources, and financial services.

Founded in 1890

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en

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