Commercial Litigation Associate

Dentons; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Dentons in Short Hills, New Jersey, is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of complex litigation experience, particularly in insurance coverage. Responsibilities include working on commercial litigation cases from inception to trial, conducting legal research, and drafting key litigation documents. The role requires strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, along with a dedication to client service. Salary range is $275,000 to $300,000, and benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of complex litigation experience, especially in insurance coverage.
• Strong academic credentials and previous law firm experience.
• Ability to handle complex case analyses and document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft necessary litigation documents.
• Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Client service commitment

Networking skills

Business development skills

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate - Short Hills

Dentons US LLP is seeking a mid‑level associate to join our nationally recognized Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in Short Hills, New Jersey. Candidates should have 4–6 years of complex litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and experience in high‑level insurance coverage litigation, dispute analysis, and coverage assessments.

Responsibilities and Practice

Expected responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda.
• Drafting complex case analyses and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conducting, propounding, and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions).
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel.
• Analyzing insurance coverage and extra‑contractual disputes, including drafting coverage opinions and related analyses.

Our associates work collaboratively with partners and clients and serve as key members of our team, employing the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process.

Salary range: $275,000 to $300,000 (based on experience and location). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short‑term/long‑term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and discretionary bonuses.

Position Requirements

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Dedicated and goal‑oriented, with a strong work ethic.
• Superior organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, adversaries, and courts.
• Strong commitment to client service and responsiveness.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and business development skills.
• Collaborative mindset and appreciation for teamwork.

Technical Skills

• 4–6 years of complex and sophisticated litigation experience.
• Strong writing and case‑management skills; direct experience handling clients and adversaries; excellent oral advocacy skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Previous law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with insurance coverage litigation preferred; candidates with complex litigation backgrounds and a genuine interest in high‑level coverage work encouraged.

Other Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and be in good standing.
• Submission of a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and at least one writing sample.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.