Litigation Associate

Job Description

Litigation Associate — Commercial Disputes

Washington, D.C.

About the Role

A well-established law firm with a national litigation practice is looking to add a mid-level Litigation Associate (roughly 4-6 years' experience) to its Commercial Litigation team in Washington, D.C. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes disputes alongside experienced trial counsel, with strong potential for mentorship and accelerated growth.

What You'll Do

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• Manage multiple phases of complex commercial litigation matters
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• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
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• Handle written discovery and take/defend depositions
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• Support trial preparation and, where applicable, trial presentation
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• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys on strategy and case management
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Helpful (Not Required) Experience

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• Digital assets / cryptocurrency-related disputes
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• Corporate governance, shareholder, or partnership disputes
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• Insurance recovery matters, particularly representing policyholders
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What We're Looking For

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• Admission to the D.C. Bar
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• Strong academic background and writing skills
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• Prior law firm or clerkship experience
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• Comfort with oral advocacy and independent case handling
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• Experience on both plaintiff- and defense-side matters is a plus
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Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, in line with market rates for D.C. commercial litigation associates at comparable firms.