Commercial Litigation Associate

Husch Blackwell LLP; Chattanooga (TN); Sur place; USD 220 000 - 265 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking an associate in the United States with three to six years of complex commercial litigation experience, including discovery, pleadings, depositions, motions, mediation, and client communications. Delaware or Illinois bar licensure is required or pursued promptly.

State and federal court exposure is preferred, and second-chair experience at trial/arbitration is valued. The ideal candidate is proactive, entrepreneurial, and able to manage multiple matters under

Qualifications

• Three to six years of experience in all phases of complex commercial litigation.
• Experience in both state and federal court is preferred.
• Delaware or Illinois bar license or intent to obtain one as soon as possible.

Responsabilités

• Conduct factual investigations and discovery, prepare pleadings, take depositions, and argue motions.
• Participate in mediation and communicate with clients.
• Support trial teams and contribute to strategy and case development.

Connaissances

Complex litigation

Description du poste

The ideal candidate will have three to six years of experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation including, but not limited to, conducting factual investigations and discovery, preparing pleadings, taking depositions, arguing motions, participating in mediation, and communicating with clients. Experience in both state and federal court is preferred, and experience in administrative matters and arbitrations is beneficial. Second-chair experience at trial or arbitration is preferred but not required. This candidate must be licensed in Delaware or Illinois.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active Delaware or Illinois bar license or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recr uiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $220,000 to $265,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

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