Commercial Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Paid parental leave

401k plan

Job summary

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate for our office. The firm offers a collaborative platform for complex matters across federal and state courts.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7+ years of commercial litigation experience, DC bar admission or eligibility to waive in, excellent academic credentials, and outstanding research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• DC bar admission or eligibility to waive in.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing substantive motions, briefs, and other filings.
• Experience managing complex discovery, including electronic discovery.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and other court filings.
• Manage complex case dockets and electronic discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; participate in mediations and arbitrations.
• Prepare cases for trial and collaborate with clients and teams.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Legal research & writing

Deposition & trial preparation

Litigation management

Interpersonal communication

Education

DC bar admission or eligibility

Excellent academic credentials

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.