Litigation Case Oversight Attorney - Associate, Counsel

Join a dynamic team at JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest in-house litigation departments globally. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to enhance our Case Oversight & Administration Team (COAT). Collaborate with talented professionals across Columbus, Ohio, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Mumbai, India, to ensure operational excellence in litigation management. Be part of a cooperative environment that values independent thinking and professional growth.

As an Associate Counsel in the Case Oversight & Administration Team (COAT), you will play a crucial role in managing litigation matters for JPMorgan Chase's Legal Department. You will be responsible for initial matter assessment, data monitoring, and management processes. This position offers the opportunity to interact with legal and non-legal staff, apply policy and procedural criteria, and make decisions based on your legal expertise and understanding of business functions.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firms clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research systems to identify customers, accounts, and areas involved in litigation.
• Complete initial matter setup in the litigation management system, drafting concise summaries and categorizing cases.
• Assess matters for operational risk in accordance with firm standards.
• Draft Code of Conduct escalation forms based on allegations.
• Prepare and distribute reports on case management data accuracy and completeness.
• Review and analyze matters for closure, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Recognize high-risk matters and trends, escalating them to management.
• Coordinate with legal colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Create reports and perform data analysis.
• Summarize legal and non-legal documents to discern issues.
• Apply specific policy and procedural criteria.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Licensed Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of legal or financial industry experience; litigation background.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical, organizational, research, presentation, time management, and project management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Working knowledge of banking and finance.
• Familiarity with US law and regulations regarding the financial industry.

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.