Commercial Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship program

Bonus program

Job summary

LeoForce, a premier international law firm, is seeking a 4th–5th year Commercial Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. The candidate will manage all phases of complex litigation, including research, pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, within a high-stakes practice.

The role offers exposure to emerging technologies, corporate governance matters, and broad trial work, with a collaborative team and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice in Washington, D.C.
• 4th–5th year Litigation Associate with experience handling complex commercial litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation, including discovery, pleadings, motions, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation, including research, drafting pleadings and motions, and trial preparation.
• Handle written discovery, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Advise and collaborate with senior attorneys while taking ownership of matters.
• Represent both plaintiff and defense-side clients is a plus.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Depositions

Trial preparation

Case management

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Washington,DC, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $250,000 - $325,000 per year

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.

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