Kobre & Kim LLP | Litigation Assistant Position | São Paulo (Immediate Start)

Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free 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. Kobre & Kim operates out of offices in São Paolo, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami, Delaware, London, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Cyprus, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands.

The litigation assistant position constitutes an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the legal industry and hands-on experience working with the firm’s attorneys. The litigation assistant will join case teams upon arrival and, working in close collaboration with attorneys, will be responsible for assisting case teams with various tasks. General duties include, among others, organization and maintenance of electronic case files, preparation of documents for court proceedings and filings, development and implementation of organization systems on case teams, review and analysis of primary and legal documents, preparation of attorney and client binders, factual and financial analysis, legal research, attendance at client meetings, and coordination of in-person document delivery. The litigation assistant will develop a strong command of the practical and logistical foundations involved with legal work.

The position is currently available for an immediate start. Candidates should typically be high-performing university graduates. They should possess a four-year university degree, strong academic record, and excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, and creative and anticipatory thinking skills. Candidates should also demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. 0-3 years of work experience preferred.

Applicants must be fluent in English and Portuguese. This is a full-time position, and the individual is expected to remain with the firm for a minimum of two years.

Submit a cover letter, resume (including your GPA) and unofficial college transcript to stephanie.brohee@kobrekim.com. Applications will be considered on a first come first serve basis, with a deadline of Sunday, October 16, 2022.