Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join a nationally recognized litigation practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated, high-stakes commercial disputes while collaborating with experienced trial lawyers on complex matters across a variety of industries.
The ideal candidate will have significant commercial litigation experience, including practice before the Delaware Court of Chancery , and will be comfortable managing substantive aspects of litigation from inception through resolution.
Location- Wilmington, DE
While affiliated with a larger regional office, this position is physically based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Responsibilities- Manage key aspects of complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
- Collaborate closely with partners and clients on sophisticated litigation matters.
- Assist with all phases of litigation, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, and case management.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic and practical legal solutions.
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Active admission to the Delaware Bar .
- 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
- Experience litigating before the Delaware Court of Chancery .
- Demonstrated pretrial experience, including:
- Pleadings
- Motion practice
- Discovery
- Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining excellent client service and attention to detail.
- Experience with bankruptcy litigation and/or intellectual property litigation.
- Law review, judicial clerkship, or comparable academic and professional distinction.
- Strong organizational, project management, and case management skills.
- Collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities.
- Long-term career advancement within a nationally recognized litigation practice.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex commercial litigation matters alongside highly accomplished litigators in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. Attorneys receive meaningful responsibility early in their careers, direct client exposure, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to develop sophisticated litigation skills while working on high-profile disputes.
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
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