Litigation Department Associate Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Department Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-regarded law firm located in Wilmington, DE is currently seeking a driven and detail-oriented associate to join its litigation department. This position is ideal for a litigator with a minimum of two years of experience handling business disputes across a range of sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting complex litigation matters on behalf of regional and national clients in both state and federal courts. This opportunity is presented by a legal recruiting agency acting on behalf of the hiring law firm.

Duties:

• Represent corporate and institutional clients in commercial and business litigation matters

• Manage a diverse caseload, including manufacturing, financial, healthcare, technology, and nonprofit sector disputes

• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs in support of litigation efforts

• Conduct legal research, case analysis, and strategy development

• Assist in managing discovery, depositions, and pre-trial preparation

• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials

• Collaborate with senior attorneys and client representatives to develop litigation approaches and communicate case status

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in complex commercial litigation

• Strong proficiency in legal research, analysis, and drafting

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship needs

• Willingness to sit for the Delaware bar exam if not already admitted

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction

• Delaware Bar admission preferred; if not yet admitted, must sit for the exam at the next available opportunity

Skills:

• Analytical thinking and strategic problem-solving

• Strong organizational and case management abilities

• Clear, persuasive advocacy in both written and oral formats

• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Job Location:

• Wilmington, DE

The law practice was founded in 1899. The principal law office is located in Wilmington, Delaware. A sizable team of talented attorneys comprise the firm. Area of expertise is litigation law. Practice areas are significant. Alternative dispute resolution, chancery-corporate litigation, general litigation, insurance and media-First Amendment are some of their practice disciplines. Attorneys have received top rankings from major industry publications. The firm supports diversity in the workplace and community service such as pro-bono work.