Commercial Litigation Associate

HIA Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HIA Group in Philadelphia is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate to join a leading international law firm with a sophisticated disputes platform and significant client exposure. You will advise on complex commercial disputes, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and develop case strategy while collaborating with colleagues across regulatory practices.

Candidates should have 2+ years of experience, strong drafting and advocacy skills, and the ability to take ownership of matters and

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience handling complex business or commercial disputes.
• Strong drafting, research and advocacy skills.
• Experience at a leading law firm preferred, although strong candidates from boutique or mid-sized litigation practices will also be considered.
• Comfortable taking ownership of matters and managing deadlines.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on complex commercial and business disputes.
• Handling matters involving contractual disputes, business torts and other commercial claims.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation documents.
• Managing discovery, including document production and depositions.
• Conducting legal research and developing case strategy.
• Taking meaningful responsibility for discrete matters and workstreams on larger disputes.
• Working directly with clients, opposing counsel and other parties throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's broader litigation and regulatory practices.

Skills

Drafting

Research

Advocacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate | Philadelphia

Leading International Law Firm | Commercial Litigation

An excellent opportunity for a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate to join a highly regarded international firm in Philadelphia.

The team handles sophisticated commercial disputes for a broad client base, with exposure to complex business litigation, contractual disputes, investigations and other high-stakes contentious matters.

The Role

• Advising clients on complex commercial and business disputes
• Handling matters involving contractual disputes, business torts and other commercial claims
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and other litigation documents
• Managing discovery, including document production and depositions
• Conducting legal research and developing case strategy
• Taking meaningful responsibility for discrete matters and workstreams on larger disputes
• Working directly with clients, opposing counsel and other parties throughout the litigation process
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's broader litigation and regulatory practices

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years' experience in commercial litigation
• Experience handling complex business or commercial disputes
• Strong drafting, research and advocacy skills
• Experience at a leading law firm preferred, although strong candidates from boutique or mid-sized litigation practices will also be considered
• Comfortable taking ownership of matters and managing competing deadlines
• Strong judgment, attention to detail and communication skills
• Commercially minded, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong academic and professional credentials

Location: Philadelphia

A strong opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Associate looking for a sophisticated disputes platform with significant client exposure and the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility on complex commercial matters.