Commercial Litigation Associate

LJW Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

LJW Solutions in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to handle complex disputes in PA state and federal courts, with hands-on responsibility from discovery to trial.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, PA bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and client-facing abilities.

New Jersey bar is advantageous but not required; salary ranges from $190,000 to $250,000 with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Pennsylvania state and federal court litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Discovery experience; drafting substantive briefs and motions.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to take ownership of significant litigation workstreams.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Pennsylvania Bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial litigation, business disputes and class actions.
• Take part in state and federal court litigation.
• Draft pleadings and substantive motions and briefs.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for court appearances.
• Attend court appearances and trial preparation; direct client communication.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to join a sophisticated disputes practice in Philadelphia.

The successful attorney will work across complex business disputes, class actions and other high-value commercial litigation in both Pennsylvania state and federal courts.

The position offers genuine hands-on responsibility, including discovery, depositions, brief writing, court appearances and trial work, alongside meaningful client interaction.

The Role

Responsibilities will include:

• Complex commercial litigation.
• Business disputes.
• Class actions.
• State and federal court litigation.
• Drafting pleadings.
• Drafting substantive motions and briefs.
• Legal research.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing witnesses.Court appearances.
• Trial preparation.
• Direct client communication.
• Taking the lead on matters where appropriate.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Previous experience litigating in Pennsylvania state and federal courts.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Discovery experience.Experience drafting substantive briefs and motions.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to take ownership of significant litigation workstreams.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Pennsylvania Bar admission.

New Jersey Bar admission would be advantageous but is not required.

What’s on Offer?

• $190,000–$250,000, depending on experience.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Direct client interaction.
• Courtroom and deposition experience.
• Genuine opportunities to take the lead on matters.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Associate looking for significant hands‑on responsibility within a sophisticated Philadelphia disputes practice.