Commercial Litigation Associate

Jobot; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for its regional practice with offices in Lancaster, PA and Columbia or Hunt Valley, MD. The role offers immediate client contact, substantive case responsibility, and direct partner mentorship. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of commercial or business litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and a J.D.

with PA or MD admission. Salary ranges from $140,000 to $220,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial or general business litigation experience.
• Prior experience in a midsize or large law firm environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a diverse litigation practice.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and PA or MD admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of business and commercial disputes.
• Provide pre-litigation counseling and dispute resolution.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Represent clients in arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Research & writing

Client communication

Depositions & hearings

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to PA or MD bar

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, PA | Columbia or Hunt Valley, MD | Hybrid

A well-established regional law firm with more than 120 attorneys is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator who wants a broad commercial practice, meaningful case responsibility, direct client exposure, and long-term growth within a collaborative midsize platform.

The Practice

• Handle a diverse range of business and commercial disputes, including matters involving:
• Breach of contract and business disputes
• Shareholder, partnership, and ownership disputes
• Restrictive covenant and unfair competition matters
• Commercial real estate disputes
• Business torts
• Corporate and closely held business litigation
• Injunctive and equitable relief
• Pre-litigation counseling and dispute resolution
• Discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution

Ideal Background

• 3–5 years of commercial or general business litigation experience
• Prior experience in a midsize or large law firm environment
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Experience handling or assisting with depositions, hearings, and court appearances
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing a diverse litigation practice
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission in Pennsylvania or Maryland, depending on office location, or eligibility to become admitted

Job Details

• Immediate and meaningful client contact
• Broad commercial litigation exposure
• Substantive case responsibility
• Direct partner mentorship
• Collaborative and collegial culture
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Strong regional client base
• Opportunity to develop a long-term litigation practice
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Long‑term advancement potential within an established regional firm

Compensation

• Salary: $140,000 - $220,000 per year
• Competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Compensation will depend on seniority, litigation background, credentials, and overall fit.

Office Options

• Lancaster, PA
• York, PA
• Gettysburg, PA
• Columbia, MD
• Hunt Valley, MD

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.