Litigation Associate
Leatherwood Legal Recruiting
Commercial Litigation Associate (3-7 Years) | Am Law 100 Firm
Locations: Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA | Chicago, IL | Atlanta, GA | Denver, CO | Nashville, TN
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: Competitive Market Rates (Cravath Scale where applicable) + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
Leatherwood Legal Recruiting is assisting a top-tier, prestigious nationwide law firm seeking high-caliber Commercial Litigation Associates with 3 to 7 years of experience to join its expanding national litigation practice.
Whether you are looking to step into a premier Am Law 100 platform, gain immediate substantive experience on high-stakes, multi-million dollar matters, or join a market-leading team with a clear path toward partnership, this role offers exceptional career momentum.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex commercial litigation matters from intake through resolution, including breach of contract, class action defense, corporate governance disputes, trade secret litigation, and commercial torts.
- Lead discovery strategy, including taking and defending key depositions, overseeing e-discovery operations, and managing expert witnesses.
- Draft high-level court filings, dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and settlement agreements.
- Appear in state and federal courts for hearings, oral arguments, pretrial conferences, and trials.
- Engage directly with corporate clients, providing strategic counsel and risk assessment.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school with outstanding academic credentials.
- 3 to 7 years of dedicated commercial litigation experience in a reputable law firm setting.
- Active bar admission in good standing in the state corresponding to your target office (or eligibility to waive in).
- Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills paired with confident courtroom presence.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex cases independently.
Why Apply?
- Top-Tier Compensation: Top-of-market base salary paired with lucrative merit and billing bonuses.
- Substantive Responsibility: Early stand-up opportunities, direct client interaction, and active trial team involvement.
- National Flexibility: Practice across major markets with seamless cross-office collaboration.
- Professional Growth: Dedicated mentorship, structured professional development, and strong partner-track support.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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