Crowell & Moring was founded in 1979 by 53 lawyers who left a large national firm to begin a different kind of law firm. Since then, we've grown to more than 500 lawyers in Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, London, and Brussels. And we've created some impressive milestones along the way.

The Specialist, Antitrust M&A is a member of the Practice Support Department whose job function includes efficient and effectively handling of advanced-level support of the antitrust practice group, including litigation and collection work. The Specialist, Antitrust M&A has a minimum billing requirement of 1600 hours per year.

Primary Areas of Responsibility:

• Performs at an advanced level of expertise in the antitrust practice area of law, with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Assists attorneys in handling significant cases and complex work.
• Performs complex and factual research, analysis, and drafting of documents.
• Prepares initial drafts of Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification and report forms, as well as conduct initial review of related documents.
• Responsibility for coordinating and/or overseeing major components of document collection, review, and production activities related to M&A transactions; coordinates with outside vendors and co-counsel re same.
• Develops systems to regularly track HSR developments and rule changes; prepares reports for and communicates with practice group re same.
• Performs company and industry research in the context of specific proposed transactions.
• Provides technology support and assistance to attorneys and paralegals in the practice group by coordinating these activities with the Practice Support department.
• Continually improves client service through diligent, thoughtful and timely execution of service requests.
• Evaluates and improves existing and new operational procedures and services.
• Makes recommendations to management on ways to increase cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficient use of resources.

Requirements:

Education
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree. Post-graduate education may substitute for some work experience.

Experience

The position requires a minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible, directly related experience during which knowledge, skills and abilities applicable to the position were demonstrated.
Experience working in a large size law firm, particularly within the Antitrust M&A vertical, highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with attorneys, staff and external contacts.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant areas of antitrust law.
• Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to communicate information with tact and courtesy, as well as follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, lawyers and staff.
• Substantial knowledge of legal concepts, methodologies and procedures regarding HSR filings, and relevant areas of law pertaining to merger procedures.
• Demonstrate mastery of specific area of expertise to handle non-routine matters with discretion and initiative.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS suite to produce quality written communications such as memos, spreadsheets, slides, and standard work documents.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic and complex environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements.
• Ability to represent the firm with honesty, integrity, and professionalism, consistently acting in an ethical manner.
• Demonstrated understanding of firm filing and case organization procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources, apply critical and creative thinking to draw conclusions or develop solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive and committed work effort, meeting deadlines and managing workload.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing less than 50 lbs.

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes progressive options such as back up child care, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

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