Commercial Litigation Associate

Australia-Employment; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship

Top bonus structure

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a talented 4th–5th year Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Washington, DC office. You will work on complex commercial disputes, managing cases from discovery to trial, performing legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and handling depositions.

This role offers a hybrid schedule, a competitive salary from $250,000 to $325,000 per year, and a mentorship‑driven culture that supports fast growth on high‑stakes matters.

Qualifications

• 4th–5th year Litigation Associate with experience handling complex commercial litigation.
• Must be admitted to practice in Washington, D.C.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation: written discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, depositions, witness preparation, hearings, and trial preparation/support.
• Proactive, collaborative, with increasing responsibility in high-value matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and motions.
• Oversee written discovery and depositions.
• Prepare for hearings and trial; provide trial support.
• Collaborate with colleagues on high-stakes matters.

Skills

Litigation

Complex litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

$250000 - $325000 per year | Washington, DC | Hybrid | Permanent

Join a High-Caliber Litigation Team Handling Complex Commercial Disputes

A bit about us:

We are an international law firm with a strong presence in the United States and Europe, focused on finance, government law, real estate, and complex commercial litigation. Our team is known for taking on high-stakes matters where others may see insurmountable obstacles.

With more than 100 litigators globally, we handle sophisticated financial disputes, fraud and defamation claims, intellectual property conflicts, real estate litigation, and other complex commercial cases. Our attorneys regularly appear in jury and bench trials, as well as arbitral tribunals around the world.

Why join us?

We offer associates the opportunity to engage in challenging, high-stakes litigation and advisory work from the start. Our environment encourages proactive involvement in all phases of cases, from discovery and research to drafting and trial preparation. Team members collaborate closely with experienced colleagues, gaining hands‑on exposure and mentorship while developing strong analytical, writing, and litigation skills. We foster a culture of professional growth, where independent judgment is valued, contributions are recognized, and individuals are supported as they take ownership of their work. This role provides a platform for accelerated development in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating setting.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work‑life balance and professional development, including:

• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) match
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid work schedule
• Hands‑on mentorship environment
• Competitive salary with TOP market‑aligned bonus structure

Job Details

We are seeking a talented 4th–5th year Litigation Associate to join its sophisticated Commercial Litigation practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have experience managing all phases of complex commercial litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, written discovery, depositions, and trial preparation and support.

The practice handles a broad range of high-stakes commercial disputes, with exposure to matters involving emerging technologies and digital assets, corporate governance, partnership and shareholder disputes, business breakups, and insurance coverage and recovery matters. Experience in any of these areas is a plus.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, and case-management skills, with the ability to take ownership of matters while working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated matters and take on meaningful responsibility early in your career.

Qualifications

• 4th–5th year Litigation Associate with experience handling complex commercial litigation.
• Must be admitted to practice in Washington, D.C.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation, including written discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, depositions, witness preparation, hearings, and trial preparation/support.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case‑management skills.
• Experience taking and/or defending depositions and arguing motions is strongly preferred.
• Experience representing both plaintiff and defense‑side clients is a plus.
• Exposure to corporate governance, partnership/shareholder disputes, emerging technologies/digital assets, or insurance coverage and recovery matters is a plus.
• Candidates should be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working on sophisticated, high‑value matters with increasing levels of responsibility.

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, and 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.