Litigation Associate - White Collar
Scale LLP, a national, fully distributed law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least five years of experience in white collar litigation at a top-tier law firm to support our growing national litigation practice. We are a firm built for high-performing attorneys who want the freedom to shape and grow their practices without the bureaucracy and overhead of traditional Big Law. This role is fully remote, but residence in the DC area is preferred.
Our White Collar Defense & Internal Investigation team represents companies and individuals in high-stakes criminal, civil, and regulatory matters. This role offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters typically handled by larger firms while maintaining a collaborative and flexible working environment.
As a Litigation Associate, you will represent individuals and companies in government and internal investigations, including those conducted by the Department of Justice and state and federal civil enforcement agencies. You will handle all phases of complex criminal and civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; managing discovery; taking and defending depositions; and preparing for trial. Direct interaction with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel will be a key aspect of your role, as well as coordinating with experts, consultants, and co-counsel on complex matters. Additionally, you will conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
To be considered, you should have at least five years of substantive, hands-on, law firm experience, preferably in white collar defense, investigations, or regulatory enforcement. Your background should include representing individuals and organizations in government investigations, enforcement actions, and white collar criminal matters; conducting legal research; drafting motions, briefs, and memoranda; managing discovery; assisting with internal investigations; and participating in all aspects of civil litigation. The ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment, along with excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, is essential. Strong academic credentials are also required.
Compensation for this role includes a base salary ranging from $160,000 to $180,000, based on experience, with bonuses tied directly to clear, objective success metrics. A full benefits package is offered, along with the flexibility of Scale LLP’s distributed law firm model. The firm emphasizes community within its remote-first structure, providing attorneys with various opportunities for connection, mentoring, best practice sharing, and client development.