Financial Services Associate

Position Summary
Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an associate to join our Financial Services group in our Redwood Shores or San Jose offices. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of litigation experience. Experience as a clerk for a bankruptcy judge is a plus but not required. Ideal candidates will have some experience, or at least a strong interest in learning, some, or all the following: bankruptcy litigation over use of cash collateral, prejudgment remedies, motions for relief from stay and adequate protection, state and federal receivership cases, creditor’s rights litigation including actions on guarantees, lender liability claims, and fraudulent transfer and preference actions. We are seeking a candidate who has the versatility and interest to work in both financial institutions and creditors rights litigation and general commercial litigation (breach of contract, fraud, etc.), as needed.

Candidates should have an active California law license and be in good standing, strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, excellent client service skills, outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. A desire to appear in court and confident oral communication skills are required.

The current anticipated salary range is $200,000 – $230,000. Actual initial salary may be above or below the identified range and will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law. A full comprehensive benefit plan is provided and includes health care, retirement plan, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript and a writing sample.

We offer a hybrid working environment, a “Dress for Your Day” work setting, monetary support for attorneys’ business development efforts, and professional support – both formally and informally – through our Professional Development programming, mentor program, and inclusion networks.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with 14 offices nationwide. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients, and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.

Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of litigation experience. Experience as a clerk for a bankruptcy judge is a plus but not required. Ideal candidates will have some experience, or at least a strong interest in learning, some, or all the following: bankruptcy litigation over use of cash collateral, prejudgment remedies, motions for relief from stay and adequate protection, state and federal receivership cases, creditor’s rights litigation including actions on guarantees, lender liability claims, and fraudulent transfer and preference actions. We are seeking a candidate who has the versatility and interest to work in both financial institutions and creditors rights litigation and general commercial litigation (breach of contract, fraud, etc.), as needed.

How to Apply
Please apply via this link.