Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney in Washington, DC. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is open to applicants from across the United States, with the possibility of reporting to other regional offices.

Duties

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, oversee e-discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop case strategy and achieve successful outcomes.
• Effectively manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional client service.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the applicable state bar.
• 5-15+ years of commercial litigation experience handling matters in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, and e-discovery.
• Strong motion practice experience, including drafting motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
• Proficiency conducting legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Class action litigation experience is a plus.
• Cyber, privacy, or technology litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the applicable state bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and 401(k) match.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

Although it has a relatively small presence in the DC marketplace, the firm's reach is actually worldwide. With offices in virtually every major city, and international affiliate firms, these lawyers have the ability to reach clients anywhere on the globe. The Washington, DC, office staffs only a handful of lawyers doing mostly litigation work for clients with a mid-Atlantic regional presence. Although much of their work is insurance company-driven, their litigation work in the Washington, DC, office continues to diversify. Although this firm is more widely known in other markets (particularly New York), there is potential for growth in their DC office.