Analyst (Immediate Start - Shanghai & Hong Kong Offices)

Kobre & Kim is an Am Law 200 global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations, often involv­ing fraud and misconduct. Recognized as the premier firm for cross-border disputes, the firm has a particular focus on financial products and services litigation, insol­vency disputes, intellectual property litigation, interna­tional judgment enforcement and asset recovery, and U.S. government enforcement and regulatory investiga­tions. The firm has more than 150 lawyers and analysts located in multiple jurisdictions throughout its locations around the world. Kobre & Kim recognizes the value of incorporating diverse perspectives and professional disciplines to generate the most effective solutions for clients.

We have an immediate opening for an Analyst in our Shanghai and Hong Kong offices. To be eligible, the hired candidate must be able to start by September 2020. To work in Shanghai, the hired candidate must be permanently authorized to work in Shanghai without a visa. To work in Hong Kong, the hired Analyst must resident or already have a valid Hong Kong employment visa.

The Analyst position is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates or young professionals to gain substantive, hands-on experience in the dynamic fields of complex civil and criminal financial litigation. Analysts immediately join case teams and closely collaborate with the firm’s lawyers, enjoying levels of responsibility and client contact surpassing what other law firms offer. Analysts also support knowledge management and global business development to drive the firm’s practice and product innovation forward.

General duties include factual and financial analysis, legal and open source research, preparation of court papers, document review and analysis, substantive factual drafting, overseeing case team workflow and project management, and attendance in court or client meetings under lawyer supervision.

Analysts work with analysts, lawyers and other professionals across all Kobre & Kim locations including, but not limited to, our offices in New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami, London, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, São Paulo, Tel Aviv, the British Virgin Islands, and the Cayman Islands. All analysts have opportunities for advancement after their first year, including transitioning to management roles, specializing in practice areas, and/or transferring to other offices worldwide. Compensation is highly competitive with top-tier consulting firms.

Analysts are typically top-ranked graduates from prestigious colleges and universities. Candidates should possess a four-year college degree, a strong academic background, and excellent writing, research, teamwork and communication skills. We strongly encourage applications from self-confident, highly motivated individuals who display a broad range of academic and extracurricular interests. Interest in exploring financial markets and pursuing a career in law is welcomed but not necessary. All majors including STEM, finance, social sciences, and liberal arts should apply.

Submit a cover letter, two writing samples, resume (including your GPA), and unofficial college transcript via your careers portal and by email to Jean.Kim@kobrekim.com.

Writing samples should be argumentative papers written for college courses and/or independent research papers. Full papers of 5-10 pages or excerpts from lengthier samples are acceptable.

Please note that only resumes accompanied by a cover letter, two writing samples, and unofficial transcript will be considered. This position is currently available for immediate hire.

Email Jean.Kim@kobrekim.com with any questions.