Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.

Why This Opportunity

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.