Job Description
Job DescriptionCommercial Litigation Associate Attorney (4th–7th Year)
Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Irvine, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.
Direct Counsel is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm handling high-stakes, complex disputes for leading global clients. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside top-tier litigators on sophisticated matters spanning multiple industries and jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support trial teams in all phases of complex commercial litigation.
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Draft dispositive and discovery motions, pleadings, and other filings.
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Assist with depositions, discovery management, and case strategy.
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Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys on large-scale litigation matters.
Qualifications:
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J.D. from a top law school with a strong academic record.
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4–7 years of commercial litigation experience at a leading Am Law firm.
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Federal clerkship and/or law journal experience strongly preferred.
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Admitted to practice law and in good standing in the jurisdiction of the office where hired.
Compensation:
The expected annual salary range is $310,000–$435,000, commensurate with experience and location.
If you’re an ambitious litigator seeking to work on complex, high-profile matters with a nationally recognized firm, we encourage you to apply through Direct Counsel.