Kobre & Kim Is Hiring A Litigation Assistant

Kickstart your legal career with Kobre & Kim, a globally recognized law firm specializing in complex disputes and investigations, offering exciting opportunities for aspiring professionals. 🚀

Position Overview

Company Description

Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free international law firm dedicated exclusively to disputes and investigations, often involving fraud and misconduct. Renowned as a leading firm for cross-border disputes, our practice areas include:

• Financial products and services litigation 💰
• Insolvency disputes ⚖️
• Intellectual property litigation 🧠
• International judgment enforcement and asset recovery 🌍
• U.S. government enforcement and regulatory investigations 👮‍♂️

Our offices are located in key global centers: New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami, Delaware, London, São Paulo, Tel Aviv, Dubai, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Cyprus, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands.

Role: Litigation Assistant (LA)

This position is an excellent chance for recent college graduates or young professionals to gain practical experience in international civil and criminal financial litigation. As an integral part of case teams, LAs work closely with attorneys, support diverse responsibilities, and contribute to firm initiatives including pro bono work, knowledge management, and global business development.

Expect a dynamic, fast-paced environment that offers continuous learning and professional growth opportunities.

Important Application Note

Kobre & Kim offers two early career programs: Litigation Assistant and Analyst. Candidates should apply to only one program, choosing the one best suited to their background, skills, and career aspirations. Applications to both will not be considered.

This is a full-time role requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, with a start date ideally around June 15, 2026. Candidates should submit a single application aligned with their graduation date and availability, and avoid applying for multiple cohorts.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case deadlines, contacts, and electronic files 📂
• Prepare attorney and client binders 📑
• Draft materials for meetings, court proceedings, and filings 📝
• Coordinate document delivery and logistics 🚚
• Implement systems to support case team organization 🛠️
• Review discovery and legal documents 🔍
• Conduct legal research under attorney supervision 📚
• Attend court hearings and client meetings alongside attorneys ⚖️

Career Development & Growth

After their first year, LAs have opportunities to advance into leadership roles, specialize in practice areas, or transfer to other departments and global offices. Competitive compensation and benefits include:

• Paid study leave 🎓
• Language stipends 🌐
• Professional development stipends 💼

This role also prepares individuals for careers in law, business, consulting, finance, or investigations, fostering transferable skills such as problem-solving, time management, and communication. Working closely with peers and attorneys provides a strong foundation in legal operations.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

We seek confident, motivated individuals with a professional demeanor and diverse academic and extracurricular interests. An interest in financial markets or law is a plus but not mandatory. Candidates should be prepared for organizational and case management responsibilities, with students from all majors encouraged to apply (including STEM, finance, social sciences, and liberal arts).

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with strong academic performance (required) 🎓
• Ability to work outside standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays (required) ⏰
• Proven teamwork, communication, organization, attention to detail, and proactive thinking skills 🧠
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced setting 💪
• Professional proficiency in languages such as Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish is a plus 🌍

Application Process & Materials

Please submit a comprehensive application as a single PDF through our Workday platform. Incomplete applications may hinder evaluation.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV (include GPA and degree status) 📄
• Cover letter ✉️
• Unofficial academic transcript or proof of academic performance 📊
• One writing sample (max 10 pages) — argumentative or research papers from college coursework or projects ✍️

Review & Interview Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions are encouraged as interview invitations may be sent prior to the deadline. Selected candidates will be contacted via email.

For questions or to inform us of a competing offer deadline, contact LARecruiting@kobrekim.com.

Additional Information

• For U.S. roles, the starting salary is approximately $65,000 (depending on experience & qualifications). Bonus potential included 💵
• Office location preferences are considered but depend on openings and firm needs. Transfers are typically after one year 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️
• Work arrangements may be fully in-office or hybrid based on jurisdiction — e.g., U.S. offices require presence at least 3 days/week 🏢

For more details about the program and our firm, visit:

https://kobrekim.com/careers/the-litigation-assistant-program/

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kobre & Kim is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal consideration regardless of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other protected categories. Discrimination in recruitment, hiring, or compensation is strictly prohibited. 🤝