COMMERCIAL LITIGATION OCIATE
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION OCIATE
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25-09-2024
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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
LOCATION: Washington DC
SALARY: $235K$310K
Seeking a junior or midlevel associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Candidates should have 26 years of litigation experience excellent academic credentials and an interest in highlevel insurance coverage litigation dispute analysis and coverage assessments. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients and are key members of our team. Expected responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Drafting complex case evaluations drafting pleadings motions and other litigation documents
- Working on all aspects of litigation from inception through trial and appeal where relevant
- Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
- Conducting propounding and responding to discovery (documents written discovery depositions)
- Working with clients witnesses experts and other counsel
- Analyzing insurance coverage and extracontractual disputes including drafting coverage opinions or other coverage analyses
This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. Pursuant with District of Columbia law the salary range for this position will be $235000 $310000 based on experience. Based on years of experience our associates may have a title of Associate Managing Associate or Senior Managing Associate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical dental vision 401k shortterm/longterm disability life insurance tuition reimbursement paid time off paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Personal skills/attributes
- Has exceptional writing and analytical skills and can effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product
- Is dedicated and goaloriented with a strong work ethic
- Possesses superior organizational and timemanagement skills
- Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients as well as adversaries and courts
- Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients
- Has excellent interpersonal networking and business development skills
- Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
Technical skills
- 2 6 years of experience with complex litigation
- Experience with insurance coverage litigation is a strong plus but we also will consider candidates with strong litigation experience who have an interest in highlevel insurance coverage litigation dispute analysis and coverage assessments
- An interest in emerging risks in insurance and environmental and products liability underlying litigation is also a plus
- Strong writing and case management skills level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries and excellent oral advocacy skills
- Federal District Court or Appellate clerkship is a plus
Other requirements
- Must be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and be in good standing (or candidates may also be licensed in any US state or territory if they are also eligible to waive into the District of Columbia Bar pursuant to DC Court of Appeals Rule 49 and agree to apply for an Exception to admission immediately upon accepting an offer of employment)
- Must include a law school transcript and writing sample with application
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