Commercial Litigation Associate

Eckert Seamans; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Eckert Seamans seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for its Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will handle complex commercial matters in federal and state courts and manage matters independently while collaborating with clients and litigation teams.

Qualifications include 4–7+ years of experience, DC bar status or waiver, and strong research, writing, and analytical skills. The role includes generous PTO, holidays, and parental leave, with a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Four (4) to seven (7)+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• D.C. bar admission required or eligibility to waive in.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, and other court filings.
• Experience managing complex discovery, including electronic discovery.
• Court, deposition, mediation, and arbitration experience preferred.
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

Responsibilities

• Drafting and arguing motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Managing complex case dockets.
• Handling electronic discovery.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Participating in mediations and arbitrations.
• Preparing cases for trial.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Legal research

Case management

Discovery management

Job description

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 14 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for our Washington, D.C. office.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing individuals and entities in complex commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts. Candidates should have experience in all facets of litigation, including drafting and arguing motions, preparing briefs and other substantive filings, managing complex case dockets, handling electronic discovery, taking and defending depositions, participating in mediations and arbitrations, and preparing cases for trial. The successful candidate will be able to independently manage matters while working collaboratively with clients and litigation teams.

Qualifications:

• Four (4) to seven (7)+ years of commercial litigation experience;
• District of Columbia bar admission required or eligibility to waive in;
• Excellent academic credentials;
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills;
• Demonstrated experience preparing substantive motions, briefs, and other court filings;
• Experience managing complex discovery, including electronic discovery;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability and desire to independently manage a variety of active matters; and
• Court, deposition, mediation, and arbitration experience preferred.
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan

In compliance with Washington DC Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.