A career with Hausfeld provides a distinctive opportunity to work at a different kind of law firm.
OPEN POSITIONS
UK
We are looking for a high calibre competition litigator, with 5+ years PQE, to join case teams in a client-facing role. The right candidate may either have a mix of general commercial disputes experience with competition law exposure or pure competition litigation experience. Either way, a deep knowledge of English Civil Procedure is key. Applicants should have strong project management skills, be a team-player and be keen to take on a considerable degree of autonomy and responsibility. You should have experience of, and be comfortable with, working in a client-facing role. European language skills are valued and international work is a readily available.
US
Hausfeld's Global Justice Fellowship program provides a unique 1-year employment opportunity for exceptional 3L law students and those who are newly (0-3 years) out of law school.
This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in pursuing justice in a variety of fields including, environmental justice, climate change, artificial intelligence, big tech and antitrust, economic justice, human rights, and other related areas. Fellows will work closely with firm founder and Chair Emeritus, Michael Hausfeld in developing strategies and pursuing litigation to advance these causes. This fellowship offers experience writing articles, researching, and potential client contact.
Mr. Hausfeld is widely recognized as one of the top civil litigators in the United States and for his groundbreaking results in human rights law. Among his notable work, he successfully represented the Republic of Poland, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Ukraine and the Russian Federation on issues of slave and forced labor for both Jewish and non-Jewish victims of Nazi persecution. He has represented individuals and NGOs in litigation alleging liability for aiding and abetting the South African system of apartheid.
In 2019, Mr. Hausfeld, with co-counsel Earthjustice, represented 16 children from around the world, including Greta Thunberg and Alexandria Villasenor, in a complaint filed before the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, alleging violations of children's rights to life, health, and culture by five members of the G20 whose failure to reduce carbon emissions is perpetuating climate change. On May 26, 2023, building on the foundation laid by Hausfeld’s work with child activists, during the closing remarks for the Spring 2023 session, UN CRC Committee Chair Ann Skelton announced that the Committee has adopted a General Comment on Children's Rights and the Environment with a Special Focus on Climate Change (General Comment No. 26) - an authoritative guidance on how children's rights are violated by the environmental crisis and what governments and others must do to uphold these rights.
*The Firm requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants requesting exemption from this requirement because of a medical condition or religious belief should contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@hausfeld.com.
Hausfeld's Justice Catalyst Fellowship program provides a unique 1-year employment opportunity for exceptional 3L law students and those who are newly (0-3 years) out of law school.
The goal of Justice Catalyst’s new fellowship collaboration with COSAL is to enable new lawyers to pursue antitrust litigation as a crucial tool for accountability within the U.S. legal system, with a particular focus on facilitating the advancement of underrepresented individuals within the field, emphasizing inclusivity, fairness, and equal opportunity in the antitrust field.
The Committee to Support the Antitrust Laws (COSAL) was established in 1986 to promote and support the enactment, preservation, and enforcement of a strong body of antitrust laws in the United States. It is the only organization in the U.S. that is dedicated to lobbying for strong antitrust laws and effective private enforcement.
Justice Catalyst activates groundbreaking approaches to social justice lawyering that have real-world impact by supporting early-stage projects that are boundary-pushing in the pursuit of systemic solutions to major injustices.
COSAL and Justice Catalyst believe that the enforcement of antitrust laws is crucial to promote class equity in the United States. By preventing large corporations from dominating markets and engaging in anti-competitive practices, antitrust laws help create a level playing field for small businesses and consumers, leading to increased competition, innovation, and fair prices. This, in turn, can help reduce economic inequality and promote a more equitable distribution of wealth and opportunities for all.
Fellowship Highlights:
Access to Justice Catalyst opportunities:
- Partnership with our leading nonprofit for post-law school fellowships and public interest litigation
- Networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities with a diverse group of Justice Catalyst Fellows working across industries and issue areas nationwide
Access to COSAL opportunities:
- Networking opportunities across key stakeholders for long-term careers in the antitrust litigation field
- Best-in-class antitrust conference, training, and other event attendance opportunities
- Substantively participate in COSAL’s multiple committees to formulate policies, participate in amicus briefs, and other impactful work for the antitrust field
Access to antitrust litigation opportunities:
- Gain firsthand experience in impactful antitrust litigation
- Get hosted at a top plaintiff-side antitrust law firm
*The Firm requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicants requesting exemption from this requirement because of a medical condition or religious belief should contact the Human Resources Department at humanresources@hausfeld.com.
TO APPLY:
STEP 1: Complete this application, submitting alongside your resume, transcript, and cover letter.
STEP 2: If we choose to move forward, you will then submit an application collaboratively with Hausfeld, through the Jonathan Cuneo COSA-Justice Catalyst Foundation. Please note that candidates that you are limited to submitting only one application, with one law firm.
STEP 3: Select candidates will interview with COSAL and Justice Catalyst in January and February 2024.
STEP 4: Candidates will be notified of a final decision on their candidacy no later than March 1, 2024.
Applications will be accepted from September 1 – December 1, 2023.
Hausfeld LLP is accepting applications for a Financial Systems Analyst with a minimum of 3 years of progressive related IT and financial systems experience, preferably within a law firm, to join the firm’s Washington, DC office.
The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for assisting with the maintenance, support, and customization of the financial systems of the firm. In addition, the role will involve the creation of financial reports and assisting the team in monthly reporting to the partnership across all jurisdictions.
The Financial Systems Analyst will be an Aderant Expert subject matter expert supporting Expert Classic, Expert Billing, Expert Rates, etc., as well as provide key support for Intapp Open integrations and Chrome River. They will maintain user security within Aderant Expert, provide technical and analytical support in maintaining the firm’s financial systems by having a thorough, in-depth understanding of the firm’s financial applications and data flows, clearly understand and communicate the system configuration and work with various levels within the Firm to demonstrate Aderant functionality and capabilities and be able to explain existing state as well as listening to users within the Firm to understand system needs for future enhancements.
You must have familiarity with Aderant form and report customizations. Facilitate month and year end system close processes as well as daily administrative tasks. Provide general troubleshooting, programming, configuration, and support of all financial system applications. Create tickets and troubleshoot with 3rd party vendors to resolve system problems and deploy enhancements. Propose, document, and help implement new processes to improve efficiency of department and the broader business. Assist with implementing software application version upgrades by translating business requirements into system configurations, by assisting with system solution design and by representing the Firm for requests through 3rd party hosted solutions.
Along with being an Aderant subject matter expert supporting Expert Classic, Expert Billing, Expert Rates, etc., the ideal candidate will have experience with Intapp Open and Conflicts, Chrome River, Microsoft Office Suite – including Excel at an advanced level and SQL.
Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin. Hausfeld is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
The firm requires all employees in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Applicants requesting exemption from this requirement because of a medical condition or religious belief should notify the Human Resources Department prior to any interview.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems or finance
- Minimum of 3 years progressive related IT and financial systems experience required preferably at a Law Firm
Hausfeld is currently seeking a Staff Attorney for the firm’s Washington, DC, San Francisco, Philadelphia, or New York office. Staff Attorneys are primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and coding documents produced in discovery. Staff attorneys may also conduct legal and factual research, draft memos, help prepare for depositions, and assist with other discovery-related tasks.
Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in the District of Columbia, California, Pennsylvania, or New York (or eligible for admission). Prior document review and/or litigation experience is a plus, but not required.
Staff Attorney positions are full-time positions with benefits. Staff Attorneys work a hybrid schedule and are encouraged to work in the office two days per week.
Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, selection for lay-off, termination, compensation, and benefits.
The Firm requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Applicants requesting exemption from this requirement because of a medical condition or religious belief should contact the Human Resources Department prior to any interview.
Hausfeld LLP is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager with 7 – 10+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm to join the firm’s Washington, DC office.
The Human Resources Manager works with the US Managing Partner and Director of Administration to develop and administer human resources plans and procedures and contributes to the development and implementation of Human Resources (“HR”) goals, objectives, and systems. The Human Resources Manager also oversees and administers the firm’s benefits program and payroll functions and ensures compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations.
The HR Manager manages the talent acquisition process, including sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding and new employee orientation. The Manager will develop training programs that ensure all employees are familiar with their job responsibilities, as well as firm policies and procedures and creates and updates job requirements and job descriptions. They develop, analyze, and update the firm’s attorney and staff evaluation programs and manages the annual evaluation process. They will routinely monitor employee performance and create Performance Improvement Plans
(PIPs) for employees who have performance issues. They will develop and implement employee engagement programs, evaluate trends, and monitor market compensation data and conduct and analyze periodic compensation surveys.
The HR Manager develops, revises, and recommends personnel policies and procedures and maintains and revises the firm’s handbook on policies and procedures. They will maintain employee benefits programs and recommend benefit programs to firm leadership based on employee benefit needs, government regulation and competitive trends. They will obtain and evaluate benefit contract bids and award benefit contracts. They will perform benefits administration, including the processing of benefit claims and conduct educational programs on benefit programs.
The HR Manager handles investigations and resolution of employee issues, concerns, and conflicts.
They will ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies and procedures. They oversee employee exit interviews, analyze trends, and communicate results to firm leadership. They will maintain HR records and reports.
The HR Manager is responsible for Payroll administration. Specifically, they will administer systems to process payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, insurance coverage, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third-party payments), oversee payroll liabilities, including the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments. They will assist, as necessary, in balancing payroll accounts, resolving payroll discrepancies, and answering payroll-related questions ensuring that payroll and related information remains confidential. They coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems and processes payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades. They will liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits. They will collaborate with others in HR and finance roles and maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
The ideal candidate must have 7-10 + years of experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm in a HR or payroll manager function, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field. They must have outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational, teamwork and communication skills (written and oral), a demonstrated ability to propose ideas and solutions, listen actively, take initiative, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. They must have superior judgment and the ability to resolve conflicts and issues independently and professionally with a high degree of discretion and a demonstrated ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information. They must have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, have highly efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. They must be self-motivated and effective in a team setting and individually and must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin. Hausfeld is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
The firm requires all employees in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Applicants requesting exemption from this requirement because of a medical condition or religious belief should let the Human Resources Department know prior to any interview.
Hausfeld is seeking applications for 2024 summer associates from second or third year law students to work as an integral part of its Washington, DC practice. This position offers the opportunity for extremely substantive, interesting, and challenging work with recognized leaders in the plaintiffs’ bar. With more than 50 lawyers in the US, and more than 60 in Europe, the majority of whom work in antitrust, our expertise is unrivaled. In addition to antitrust, Hausfeld attorneys litigate mass torts, environmental threats, consumer protection, data breach, sports law and human rights cases. Our diverse team of attorneys has been appointed by federal courts to lead the nation’s most complex class actions.
Ideal candidates will have exceptional legal research and writing skills, and relevant background or interest in the firm’s practice areas. We are looking for candidates who are team players, self-starters, highly organized, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to by August 28, 2023.
Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. We welcome diverse applicants and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
The Firm requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Applicants requesting exemption from this requirement because of a medical condition or religious belief should contact the Human Resources Department prior to any interview.
Hausfeld LLP is accepting applications for a professional development manager with six years of professional development experience within a law firm to join the firm’s Washington, DC office.
The Professional Development (PD) Manager directs all facets of attorney, paralegal, and professional staff (APP) professional development, including career development, case assignments, training, mentoring, evaluations and feedback. This role reports to the US Managing Partner.
The Manager will take a lead role in the development, evaluation, mentoring, training, engagement, and retention of APPs; continuously review and implement learning and development opportunities; implement best practices and respond quickly to issues affecting morale, productivity and retention. They will monitor external trends and best practices for professional development at all levels, including on career paths, staffing and deployment, mentoring, feedback, training, compensation, engagement, wellness and DEI; contribute to development and implementation at Hausfeld.
The Manager will collaborate with Case Assignment Partners and other partners to (a) ensure APPs are fully utilized and working efficiently; (b) allocate case and spot assignments to attorneys and paralegals, continually balancing business needs with individual needs/preferences; (c) identify appropriate workloads that incorporate attorney preferences where possible; (d) ensure consistency of experiences and equitable distribution of assignments across attorneys and paralegals; and (e) provide strategic advice regarding staffing, planning and resource management.
The Manager will develop and implement all aspects of APP training and development, including legal, practice management, business skills, and critical skills training, with reference to APP competency and development frameworks. In conjunction with Training Partner, take lead role in the advancement of in-house training, managing all facets of professional development initiatives from origin to execution; working with attorneys to enhance and curate relevant training content.
The Manager will coordinate biannual reviews of associates and staff attorneys and assist partners in communication to ensure that associates are provided with consistent feedback between cases. They will act as a trusted advisor to partners on performance evaluation issues, particularly relating to workflow, utilization, development, engagement, retention and promotion.
The Manager will manage mentoring programs; facilitate mentor-mentee pairings; recommend and implement new mentoring groups, program enhancements, discussion topics and trainings. They will assist with development and implementation of an onboarding program for new attorneys and oversee all aspects of the integration and onboarding process (after initial orientation) for APPs.
The ideal candidate must have 6 years of proven experience in professional development within a law firm setting, a bachelor’s degree (J.D. is strongly preferred), and have excellent interpersonal, analytical, written/oral communication and team skills; including excellent listening skills, combined with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, consensus-driven, multi-authority and multi-office professional services partnership structure. They must experience in strategic planning leadership/management and financial analysis and reporting.
Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin. Hausfeld is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
The firm requires all employees in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Applicants requesting exemption from this requirement because of a medical condition or religious belief should let the Human Resources Department know prior to any interview.
THE NETHERLANDS
We are looking for one or more (Senior) Associates (4 to 7 years of experience).
Due to the growth of our international litigation practice, Hausfeld Amsterdam is looking for immediate reinforcements. Do you aspire to work on complex and precedent-setting legal proceedings on behalf of clients worldwide? At Hausfeld Amsterdam the atmosphere is informal and open. We work in small and closely-knit teams on high-profile cases, in the areas of competition law, financial & commercial law, environmental & product liability law, technology & data breach and human rights.
At Hausfeld you work at a profoundly different law firm. We view the law from novel perspectives. We’ve always been proud of being thoughtfully rebellious. Offering access to justice is at the heart of what we do. We therefore invite not only smart and spirited professionals with resolve, creativity and a sense of fun, but also those with conviction, to join our team.
GERMANY
We are looking for a full-time Marketing and Business Development Manager (f/m/d) in Berlin or Düsseldorf as soon as possible.
We are looking for an Associate specialised in Competition Litigation in our Berlin or Düsseldorf office (full-time or part-time):
We are currently looking for a Financial Accountant (m/f/d) in Berlin, Hamburg or Düsseldorf in fulltime:
For our offices in Berlin and Düsseldorf, we are looking for legal trainees (f/m/d) with an interest in litigation/antitrust law.
Your tasks:
- handling extrajudicial and judicial proceedings
- research activities
- assistance with pleadings
Your profile:
- one or two exams, with above-average exam grades
- very good proficiency in English
- team spirit and organizational skills
- interest in antitrust law and civil procedure issues
- previous experience is an advantage, but not absolutely necessary
We offer:
- acquisition of valuable knowledge
- cooperation according to the level of education
- good working atmosphere in a creative and friendly team
- insight into innovative and tech-supported law enforcement
- attractive remuneration
Contact:
If you are interested in joining our motivated and very friendly team, we look forward to receiving your full application, including your earliest start date and salary expectations.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at: +49 30 322903001
We are looking for immediate reinforcement for our team of research assistants for at least three days per week in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Hamburg.
Your tasks:
- handling of extrajudicial and judicial proceedings
- research activities
- assistance on pleadings
Your profile:
- one or two exams, with a fully satisfactory grade point average
- very good knowledge of English
- team spirit and organizational skills
- interest in antitrust law and civil procedure issues
- previous experience is an advantage, but not absolutely necessary
We offer:
- acquisition of valuable procedural law knowledge
- good working atmosphere in a creative and friendly team
- insights into innovative, tech-supported law enforcement
- attractive remuneration
- employment starting immediately
Contact:
If you consider working in our motivated and very friendly team, we look forward to receiving your complete application with your earliest start date and salary expectations.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at: +49 30 322903001
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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