Commercial Litigation Associate

Duane Morris LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Duane Morris LLP in San Francisco seeks a commercial litigation associate with 3-5 years of sophisticated experience in commercial, business, and employment litigation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding writing and oral advocacy, the ability to work independently, and a strong, positive presence. Stellar academics, research skills, entrepreneurial drive, and initiative are preferred. California bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sophisticated litigation experience in commercial, business, or employment matters.
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills; ability to work independently.
• Stellar academics and research skills; entrepreneurial drive and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial, business, and employment litigation matters.
• Produce persuasive briefs, pleadings, and oral arguments.
• Work independently with a strong presence and initiative.

Skills

Strong writing

Oral advocacy

Independence

Entrepreneurial drive

Research skills

Education

California bar admission

Job description

Overview

• The role emphasizes commercial, business, and employment litigation matters.
• Candidates must possess strong writing and oral advocacy skills, the ability to work independently, and a strong, positive presence.
• Stellar academics, research skills, entrepreneurial drive, and initiative are preferred.

Posting details

Practice Area: Litigation

Duane Morris LLP has an opening in its San Francisco office for a commercial litigation associate to join its team. The ideal candidate will have between 3-5 years of sophisticated litigation experience including emphasis in commercial, business and employment litigation matters. Candidate must have strong writing and oral advocacy skills, ability to work independently and possess a strong, positive presence. Stellar academics and research skills along with entrepreneurial drive and initiative are preferred. California bar admission required.

The target annual pay range for this role is $255,000-295,000. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience, skill-set, current business needs and market factors. The compensation range listed is just one component of Duane Morris' total comp package for employees, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and incentive packages and firm-sponsored benefit programs.