Litigation Career Associate - E-Discovery

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Career Associate specializing in E-Discovery to join their team in Washington, DC. This position offers the flexibility of fully remote work arrangements. The role provides an opportunity to engage in substantive legal work without the partner track commitment.

Duties

• Provide general case team support.
• Conduct strong legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Manage discovery tasks, including e-discovery.
• Oversee case and project management.
• Prepare for depositions and trials.
• Prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Outstanding interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong project management abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.