Complex Litigation Associate

Overview

The organization is seeking an associate with 5–8 years of experience to join a growing litigation practice. This is a full-service, fully remote role focused on complex commercial disputes, including multi-jurisdictional and cross-border matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters from Day One, independently managing significant portions of cases
• Draft dispositive motions and manage discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare witnesses
• Support trial, arbitration, and mediation proceedings
• Produce thoughtful, concise, high-quality legal work product with strong attention to detail
• Exercise sound judgment and proactively identify issues and solutions
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues with timely updates and practical recommendations
• Manage multiple active matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation matters
• Trial experience
• In good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience comfortable with multi-jurisdictional litigation and cross-border matters beyond breach of contract
• Some experience litigating in federal courts
• Ability to independently manage significant portions of a case, including drafting dispositive motions, managing discovery, taking/defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and supporting trial, arbitration, and mediation proceedings
• Strong writing and legal analysis skills; ability to deliver high-quality work product with attention to detail
• Sound judgment and proactive problem-solving
• Strong responsiveness, organization, and ability to handle multiple active matters simultaneously
• Interest in collaborating on sophisticated business disputes across a wide range of industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in business, finance, or other commercially focused disciplines
• Located in the Central or Eastern Standard time zone

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 (based on experience)
• Production bonuses beginning at 1250 billed hours annually
• Origination payouts for matters the associate brings to the firm
• Health insurance premium contributions
• Fully remote work environment
• Career track emphasizing advancement, leadership opportunities, and broad exposure across the full spectrum of litigation matters

Location

• Fully remote; preference for candidates located in the Central or Eastern Standard time zone

Additional Information

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; evaluations are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.