Legal Research Analyst

Brewer Law Firm Seeks Legal Research Analyst

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors is currently seeking a legal research analyst to join its in-house Investigative Unit in its Dallas office. The legal research analyst will provide support to the lawyers in the firm's Dallas and New York offices, conducting sophisticated legal and non-legal due diligence in response to firm inquiries regarding case-related matters.

Founded in 1984, the Brewer firm was formed with a singular goal: to serve clients faced with matters that involve substantial financial or business exposure, cutting-edge legal issues, or significant policy questions. Operating at the intersection of law, business, and communications, the firm utilizes multiple channels to advocate for – and advance – our clients’ interests. The firm employs professionals with expertise in finance, economics, the sciences, investigations, and crisis management.

Recognized as among the first of its kind at a major commercial litigation firm, the Investigative Unit provides the firm with comprehensive research and analysis on case-related issues. Working in coordination with the firm’s Public Affairs Group, the members of the Investigative Unit provide the firm with a strategic advantage – the ability to prepare for bet-the-business cases by utilizing an advanced and intensive level of research and case analysis.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• A background in legal process and a thorough and advanced knowledge of legal research.

• Experience with Westlaw, Recommind/Axcelerate, PACER, SEC, public records research and various other research applications.

• The ability to synthesize relevant information needed for high-level decision making.

• Strong writing and time-management skills and a passion for the fact-finding process.

• The ability to thrive working in a team atmosphere and dynamic work environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, as is prior experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.

For consideration, please send your resume to Sharon Rybak, senior director of human resources, at slr@brewerattorneys.com.

Commercial Litigation Associate

Brewer Law Firm Seeks Associates for its Dallas Office

Brewer Attorneys & Counselors is one of the most aggressive, creative, and successful boutique litigation firms in the United States.  The Firm’s concentration in complex litigation and dispute resolution is not confined to particular substantive areas of the law, but to the litigation process itself.  As such, many of our attorneys have gained national recognition by handling cutting-edge, high-stakes cases in a wide variety of substantive legal fields. Brewer Attorneys & Counselors has proven time and again that the well-honed skills of its litigators and consultants may be universally applied to forge profitable resolutions of disputes in any area of law or any area of commercial enterprise, in this country and abroad.

Although the trial and forensic abilities of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors litigators are unparalleled, these tools are often used as strategic deterrents rather than as implements of first resort.  Thus, a substantial portion of the Firm’s practice is preventative counseling and problem solving.  The Firm recognizes that in many instances its clients’ objectives are best served by successfully avoiding litigation and that success is measured by the advice and counsel we provide to achieve this end.  However, if full-scale litigation is in the client’s best interest, no law firm in the country understands and successfully manages the process as well as Brewer Attorneys & Counselors.

Job Requirements:      

In keeping with the nature of the Firm's practice, attorneys are required to possess extraordinary talent and competitive drive.  Brewer Attorneys & Counselors seeks attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional academic and personal achievement and who thrive on the intensity and challenge of "bet-the-business" litigation.

• 3 to 8 years of experience in complex litigation and dispute resolution required.

• Sophisticated litigation experience required.

• Top twenty school or top 10% of law school class.

• Federal clerkship experience preferred.

• Experience on law review, journals and/or moot court.

• Excellent writing skills is a must.

• Licensed to practice in Texas.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding work experience, we encourage you to apply for a position with our team by contacting Recruiting@BrewerAttorneys.com

Public Relations & Social Media Specialist

Brewer Law Firm Seeks Public Relations and Social Media Specialist

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors, is expanding its PR and communications team and seeks creative, results-oriented candidates for its Dallas office. Ideal candidates will have 3 – 5 years in PR, media relations, communications or related experience. Additionally, the candidates will have experience managing and creating content for social media account(s), preferably for corporate or professional clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating media research and outreach w/ local, regional and national media;

• Helping to engineer pro-active advocacy campaigns in support of positive client outcomes;
  Assisting with management of political activities and grassroots advocacy;

• Implementing the social media strategy for the firm and/or clients;

• Monitoring social media engagement metrics and developing strategies for optimizing same;

• Pro-actively identifying positive PR opportunities for Brewer and practice areas within the firm; and

• Coordinating communications & PR opportunities for the Brewer Foundation and Brewer Storefront.

Founded in 1984, Brewer has earned a reputation as one of the most successful law firms in the United States practicing exclusively in the field of complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution. With offices in Dallas and New York (and an office planned for San Francisco), Brewer represents a wide spectrum of industry leaders – from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 corporations – facing the most challenging of legal issues.

Rare among major law firms, Brewer employs an in-house Public Affairs Group with deep expertise in issues and crisis management. Our communications and public relations professionals assist clients in navigating the toughest internal and external communications challenges. As such, the firm helps clients manage their most public crises and capitalize on image-building media opportunities.

We also offer assistance in directing the management and coordination of activities taking place in the legislative and regulatory arena. Our clients are often judged in the court of public opinion. As such, even in formal litigation, winning in the courtroom may not be nearly enough in today’s challenging media, business, and regulatory environment.

This group also directs various activities of the Brewer Foundation and a wide range of custom programs that serve the community. The Public Affairs Group plays a central role in public advocacy for the Brewer Storefront, a public service affiliate that manages high-impact community advocacy. Visit the firm's website at www.brewerattorneys.com.

The firm offers highly competitive compensation and benefits. To apply, please send resume and at least 3 writing or work samples to Sharon Rybak, senior director of human resources, at slr@brewerattorneys.com.

Consulting Group

Brewer Law Firm Seeks Financial Consultants

Founded in 1984, Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors is an innovative, high-stakes litigation firm with an aggressive and zealous commitment to client advocacy. Over its 35-year history, the firm has delivered landmark victories on behalf of numerous high-profile clients – victories that have reshaped the corporate litigation landscape, redefined industry practices, and expanded social justice.

The Consulting Group at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors was established in 1990 and serves a critical role in the firm’s advocacy. Under the direction of the firm’s senior partners, the group is responsible for various economic, regulatory, financial and industry aspects of every case. Our team works collaboratively with the firm’s attorneys, investigators, and crisis management experts. The group is comprised of professionals with backgrounds in sectors such as financial services and public accounting.

The Consulting Group is recruiting full-time professionals in its Dallas office.

What You’ll Do:

• Review and identify documents relevant to a dispute or investigation.

• Analyze financial transactions for a variety of situations, including the evaluation of business performance, economic motivations, valuation considerations, and fraud.

• Assist in preparing presentations and reports for clients and their boards – providing strategic recommendations, financial analysis, and case findings.

• Prepare key witnesses for deposition or trial.

• Balance multiple projects and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years of work experience in an established accounting, consulting firm, or other professional services firm.

• CPA or strong financial background.

• Financial analysis.

• Strong understanding of accounting, management reporting, and financial reporting systems.

• Adept project management skills evidenced from prior work history.

• Passion for advocacy with an ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to construct high-quality presentations and analysis for executives and company boards.

• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership.

• Travel flexibility.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The Consulting Group at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors provides the firm invaluable expertise, perspective, and insight into the analysis of our clients’ litigation.  If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding work experience, we encourage you to apply for a position with our team by contacting Recruiting@BrewerAttorneys.com

Investigator

Brewer Law Firm Seeks Investigator

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors seeks candidates for its in-house Investigative Unit in its Dallas office. The Unit provides the firm with comprehensive research and analysis. Our investigators are trained in fact-finding techniques as well as human relations. They are tasked with assembling a complete, cohesive factual picture and assist in developing the narrative of our clients’ most substantive matters. We seek professionals with backgrounds in investigative journalism, law enforcement, private investigations, or law. Candidates should possess strong research and writing skills and have a demonstrated passion for the fact-finding process. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

For consideration, please send your resume to Sharon Rybak, senior director of human resources, at slr@brewerattorneys.com.

Job Description

• Conduct due diligence inquiries on individuals, firms and organizations

• Conduct factual research

• Draft timeline of events

• Identify factual witnesses and key players, conduct research and draft background memoranda

• Interview key players and factual witnesses in order to gather facts and develop the narrative

• Assist attorneys in preparation for depositions

• Determine the best investigative approach for each unique case

• Exercise critical thinking to effectively determine whether further investigative and analytical activity is required

• Work closely with attorneys and consultants

Job Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience in conducting research and investigations

• Outstanding people skills

• Strong investigative, research and writing skills