Commercial Litigation Associate

A law firm seeks a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of complex litigation experience and a keen interest in high-level insurance coverage litigation and dispute analysis.

• Draft complex case evaluations, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all aspects of litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and write memoranda.
• Handle discovery processes, including documents, written discovery, and depositions.
• Collaborate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel.
• Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, drafting coverage opinions or analyses.

• 4-6 years of complex litigation experience required.
• Experience with insurance coverage litigation is a strong plus.
• Interest in emerging risks in insurance and environmental and products liability litigation required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and in good standing.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

• Licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia.

• Exceptional writing and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and business development skills.
• Effective communication with colleagues, clients, adversaries, and courts.
• Discretionary bonuses.