Business Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 212,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSAs & FSAs

Commuter benefits

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Unknown International Law Firm in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a Business Litigation Associate with at least 2 years of commercial litigation experience to join its practice. The role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes disputes and collaboration with senior litigators on case development.

The candidate will gain experience handling complex matters, drafting pleadings and briefs, and supporting strategy and trial preparation. Admissions in California or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience at a comparable law firm preferred.
• Strong academic credentials from a recognised law school.
• Excellent writing, analytical and research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-level assignments simultaneously.
• Admitted to practice in California or eligible for admission.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs
• Conduct legal research and factual analysis on sophisticated legal issues
• Support case strategy and litigation planning
• Assist with depositions, hearings and trial preparation
• Manage multiple assignments within fast-paced litigation matters

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Business Litigation Associate

Location: Palo Alto, CA

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate with at least 2 years of commercial litigation experience to join its Business Litigation practice in Palo Alto. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes disputes within a dynamic and collaborative litigation platform.

Associates will gain exposure to complex commercial matters while working closely with experienced litigators on strategic case development and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs
• Conduct legal research and factual analysis on sophisticated legal issues
• Support case strategy and litigation planning
• Assist with depositions, hearings and trial preparation
• Manage multiple assignments within fast-paced litigation matters

Who You Are

• Minimum 2 years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience at a comparable law firm preferred
• Strong academic credentials from a recognised law school
• Excellent writing, analytical and research skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-level assignments simultaneously
• Admitted to practice in California or eligible for admission

Compensation

Salary: $235,000+ (DOE)

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, life and disability insurance, parental leave, fertility benefits, four weeks' vacation, sick leave and paid holidays