Chancery Litigation Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a midlevel associate for its business litigation practice group in Wilmington, Delaware. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience litigating matters in the Court of Chancery, with a strong academic background and excellent writing and analytical skills. Delaware bar admission is required.

Duties

• Represent clients in sophisticated business litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and management.
• Participate in court proceedings and client meetings.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in Chancery litigation.
• Delaware bar admission.
• Superior academic background.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Delaware Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Firm-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage with firm contributions.
• Employee-paid dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and leaves of absence for work-life balance.
• Free and confidential employee assistance program and behavioral health services.
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support, and pet care program.
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan.
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here raves about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.