Litigation Associate

About the Job

Practice Area:

Commercial Litigation / Financial Disputes / Securities

Compensation:

Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Schedule:

Full-time, hybrid/onsite position with an annual billable hour target of approximately 1,850 hours.

About the Organization:

Our client is a nationally recognized litigation-focused law firm known for handling high-stakes, complex disputes across a range of industries. The firm represents major corporate, financial, and individual clients in matters that often receive significant public and industry attention.

The practice is distinguished by its trial-focused approach, offering attorneys hands-on experience in sophisticated litigation and meaningful involvement in high-value cases.

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate will be involved in all phases of complex litigation, working closely with senior attorneys on high-profile matters.

Core responsibilities include:

• Managing cases from inception through trial and appeal under partner supervision.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Conducting legal research and contributing to litigation strategy.
• Managing discovery, including document review and written discovery processes.
• Taking and defending depositions and participating in hearings and trial preparation.
• Communicating with clients, experts, and co-counsel to support case progression.

Qualifications:

Candidates should meet the following core requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active U.S. bar admission, or the ability to obtain admission in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience within a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

The following qualifications are considered advantageous:

• Experience in financial disputes, securities litigation, or complex commercial matters.
• Strong drafting experience with briefs and motions.
• Courtroom exposure and deposition experience.
• Ability to work effectively within lean, trial-focused teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Exposure to high-stakes, high-visibility litigation.
• Hands-on trial experience and mentorship.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative firm culture.

Additional Information:

This posting is presented on behalf of a client and is intended to provide a general overview of the opportunity. It does not reflect the complete job description.