Associate - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a 2nd-3rd year Associate to join its Litigation Practice Group in Wilmington, DE. The ideal candidate will have significant corporate litigation experience and be a current member in good standing of the Delaware Bar.

Duties

• Represent clients in corporate litigation matters in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
• Manage multiple litigation cases in a deadline-driven environment.
• Advise financial sponsors and strategic buyers/sellers in complex transactions.
• Stay informed on market practices and legal developments in private equity and M&A.

Requirements

• Current member in good standing of the Delaware Bar.
• Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Judicial clerks are encouraged to apply.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Delaware Bar.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive in keeping deals on track.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive wellness program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Professional development programs.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.